In a recent development, Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a rare public reference to the ongoing military purges, highlighting the strengthening of the military through anti-corruption efforts. As reported by The Frontier Post and reiterated by Newsmax, Xi addressed the Chinese armed forces, stating, 'The past year has been unusual and extraordinary,' and emphasized that the People's Army has 'deepened its political education, effectively addressed various risks and challenges, and undergone revolutionary forging in the fight against corruption.' This comes in the wake of disciplinary probes that have led to the expulsion of top generals, including He Weidong in October 2025 and Zhang Youxia in January 2026, marking one of the most high-profile purges in decades. The Central Military Commission (CMC), which was a seven-member body, is now reduced to just two members, with Xi as the chair and Zhang Shengmin as the newly promoted vice chairman.