Xi Jinping Appoints Loyal General Zhang Shengmin to Politburo Ahead of Fourth Term

Aaj Tak · politics

Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, to the Politburo. This move comes ahead of the party congress next year, where Jinping is widely expected to secure a fourth term. The decision places a trusted Jinping loyalist into China's top political decision-making body. The Communist Party also passed a resolution to strengthen its anti-corruption campaign and internal discipline. This appointment strengthens Jinping's strategic position within the military and party, especially after actions were taken against two other top generals.