The General Who Stood Too Tall: Xi Jinping's Purge Continues The removal of Zhao Zongqi from China's top advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), is the latest chapter in President Xi Jinping's ongoing power consolidation.
As commander of the PLA's Western Theatre Command during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with India, Zhao was a key player in Beijing's assertive border policies.
Zhao's military record, however, may not be the only reason for his removal.