Decoding the Enigma of China's Vanishing Generals & Politicians

Abstract

Over the past two months, several senior Chinese military officials, including the defense minister and key figures in charge of China's intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), have vanished from the public eye. These developments raise questions about Chinese President Xi Jinping's control over the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and reveal the challenges he faces in maintaining discipline and accountability within the military.