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China promotes General Zhang Shengmin to Politburo

Alcott Wei · South China Morning Post
Published 29 Oct 2026, 8:48 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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Beijing has promoted General Zhang Shengmin, the key player in the recent anti-corruption fight that cut deep into the military’s top leadership, to its top decision-making body, the Politburo. More to follow...

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