China’s Communist Party ratified 33 expulsions, including 16 military officials, and elected General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo.
China’s Communist Party ratified the expulsion of 33 full and alternate Central Committee members, including 16 military officials, at a meeting that ended in Beijing on October 29. The communique also announced the election of General Zhang Shengmin, a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, to the Politburo.
The Politburo had ordered the expulsions before the meeting. Under Article 42 of the Party constitution, it can discipline Central Committee members between plenary sessions, but expulsions must subsequently be ratified by a two-thirds majority of the full committee. The meeting also confirmed Li Yunze’s removal from Party posts.
Zhang Youxia was a vice chairman of the military commission and Liu Zhenli headed its Joint Staff Department when their investigations were announced on January 24. A September 21 disciplinary notice accused both men of taking large bribes to help others secure promotions and of political violations, including forming factions.
China’s Communist Party Ratifies 33 Expulsions, Elevates General Zhang Shengmin to Politburo
