Sibylline Situation Update Brief – China
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February 2, 2026
China’s Ministry of National Defense has announced that two of its highest-ranking generals are under investigation for ‘serious disciplinary offences’.
This move marks a significant acceleration of President Xi’s long-standing anti-corruption campaign. Since 2022, the drive has seen 29 of 44 top uniformed officers purged, removed or reported missing.
In our latest Situation Update Brief, our analysts evaluate the drivers behind these high-level dismissals and their potential impact on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)’s operational readiness and leadership stability.
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