Latest PLA Anti-Corruption Campaign Enhances Xi Jinping’s Control Over the Military (K. Tristan Tang – The Jamestown Foundation)

The PLA followed the overall disciplinary work of the Chinese Communist Party to promote the “all-around battle” against corruption. The “all-around battle” against corruption includes strengthening vertical control and enhancing horizontal coordination. The former focuses on centralizing power while delegating responsibility, and the latter aims to expand the reach and power of disciplinary work. By expanding the reach of disciplinary work in the military and further tightening control over the disciplinary system, Xi Jinping is taking another step to strengthen his control over all aspects of the PLA’s operations.

Latest PLA Anti-Corruption Campaign Enhances Xi Jinping’s Control Over the Military – Jamestown