Xi Calls for Deeper Political Rectification in PLA Ahead of 2027 Centennial
A Xinhua readout dated April 8, 2026 reports Xi Jinping urging intensified political rectification and stricter adherence to rules within the PLA during a senior-officer training session in Beijing. The messaging frames ideological loyalty and uniform enforcement as key to cohesion and readiness ahead of the PLA’s 100th anniversary in 2027.