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Who are China's military leaders?
China's military, the People's Liberation Army (PLA), is under the direct control of the Communist Party. Recent reports of top military officials being removed suggest internal shifts or purges within the leadership, making Beijing's future actions potentially more unpredictable, as highlighted in Taiwan's security review.
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