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Fact-check: The article from The Guardian, a reputable source, accurately reflects known patterns of military purges in China and the timing of the Two Sessions event, which is a standard annual occurrence. Cross-referencing with verified reporting shows similar accounts of military reshuffles under Xi Jinping. While the 2026 date in the URL appears anomalous, the core claims are consistent with recent events.

More generals purged as delegates gather for China’s Two Sessions event

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China's top political advisory body has removed three generals from its ranks as a purge of the military continues before the annual Two Sessions gathering. The event, which starts this week, will see the launch of Beijing's five-year plan and is one of the most important in China's political calendar. The removal of generals is part of a broader upheaval in the military, with the National People's Congress having removed nine generals last week.

Spectre of military upheaval will hang over annual meetings where Beijing’s five-year plan will be launched

The standing committee of China’s top political advisory body has voted to remove three generals from its ranks as a sweeping purge of the military continues before this week’s annual Two Sessions gathering.

The advisory body will meet on Wednesday, while China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC) – which removed nine generals last week – will start its annual session on Thursday. Collectively the concurrent meetings are referred to as Two Sessions, one of the most important events in China’s political calendar when thousands of delegates arrive in Beijing.

More generals purged as delegates gather for China’s Two Sessions event

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