Andrew Wedeman

Andrew Wedeman is Professor of Political Science at Georgia State University and leads its China Studies Program.

Recent articles by Andrew Wedeman

The red glare of Xi's second PLA purge

The red glare of Xi's second PLA purge

In June 2024, China's Politburo expelled former ministers of national defence General Li Shangfu and General Wei Fenghe from the Chinese Communist Party for violating political discipline and accepting bribes. The persistent corruption amid China's top military brass has raised concerns over potential disloyalty and military readiness, casting doubt over President Xi Jinping's control over the Community Party despite a decade-long anti-corruption campaign.

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