China removes generals, ex-regulator, Politburo member from lawmaker posts

China has removed six military lawmakers, former financial regulator Li Yunze, and Politburo member Ma Xingrui from their posts in the National People's Congress, the country's top legislative body. The state-run Xinhua news agency reported the dismissals, citing a notice from the National People's Congress Standing Committee, which provided no reason for the actions. This move marks the latest escalation in a years-long anti-corruption campaign initiated by President Xi Jinping, which has led to the investigation, removal, and purging of numerous senior officials and top generals. Among the removed military officials was General Xu Xueqiang, who heads the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission and has been commander-in-chief of China's Manned Space Programme since 2022. Other removed military figures include General Li Fengbiao, General Guo Puxiao, Wang Kangping, Zhang Minghua, and Yin Hongxing.