Xi Urges PLA Senior Officers to 'Stay Pure' for Centenary Goal

President Xi Jinping called on senior People's Liberation Army officers to deepen ideological rectification and maintain political loyalty ahead of the PLA's centenary next year.

Thu Apr 09 2026

Xi Calls for Ideological Rectification in Military

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged senior officers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to deepen ideological rectification and political refining. This call comes ahead of the PLA's centenary next year and follows a sweeping anti-corruption drive within the military. Xi emphasized the need for a "brand new look" among the officers.

Emphasizing Unwavering Loyalty to the Party

President Xi instructed the officers to maintain resolute political loyalty to the Communist Party. He stated that any thought or action driven by self-interest or corruption is "fundamentally against the Communist Party's nature." This directive aims to reinforce discipline and the Party's control over the military.

*Source: SCMP (2026-04-09)*

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