Chinese President Xi Jinping has promoted two generals, the first time he has done so in nearly a year.
The announcement follows Beijing’s far-reaching anti-corruption probe targeting the military leadership.
Zhang Shuguang, who was promoted from the rank of lieutenant general to full general, has also been named as the new head of the Central Military Commission’s Discipline Inspection Commission – the top military anti-corruption body – and director of the CMC’s supervision committee, replacing Zhang Shengmin.
Wang Gang, a senior PLA Air Force commander, was also promoted to the rank of full general, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
The promotions were announced at a ceremony in Beijing attended by officials from various departments of the CMC and other military units
The two officers, wearing the insignia of their new ranks, saluted Xi and all other personnel attending the ceremony, which was followed by warm applause from the audience.