From Mao to now: why China’s Communist Party is intent on control over the military
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-08-02 08:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, China, World News, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
Beijing’s anti-corruption clean-up of the military reflects a historic commitment to party control, ensuring the armed forces strictly serve party goals
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