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China’s top general vows to crack down on ‘fake loyalty’ and ‘two-faced men’
Zhang Youxia calls for military to eliminate ‘poisonous influences and long-standing problems’ and to accelerate weapons development
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Alcott Weiin Beijing
The Chinese military’s top general has pledged to crack down on “fake loyalty” and “two-faced men” and to speed up weapons development in the next five years.
General Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and a Politburo member, made the remarks in an article published as part of a collection supporting the Communist Party’s policy recommendations for the 15th five-year plan from 2026 to 2030.
The articles – written by dozens of senior officials from all policy areas – elaborate on the proposal for the plan issued by the top leadership after the fourth plenum, a key party meeting held two weeks ago.
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The full five-year plan for the country’s social and economic development will be unveiled in March during the annual session of the top legislature.
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In his article, Zhang called for the military to comprehensively eliminate “poisonous influences and long-standing problems”, without elaborating or naming any individuals.
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