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20 October 2025

CMSI Note 17: “Replacement Removed: VADM/General Wang Houbin—Naval Star Turned Rocket Force Commander’s Terminal Trajectory”

Andrew S. Erickson and Christopher H. Sharman, “Replacement Removed: VADM/General Wang Houbin—Naval Star Turned Rocket Force Commander’s Terminal Trajectory,” CMSI Note 17 (Newport, RI: Naval War College China Maritime Studies Institute, 20 October 2025).
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this informally offered and shared EARLY-VIEW ADVANCE DRAFT COPY of the research note are the authors’ alone, […]

17 October 2025

Big Breaking News from China’s Ministry of National Defense! Official Confirmation of Major Removals: 9 Top Flag & General Officers Investigated & Expelled from Military & Party

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Key removals just announced by China’s Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson:
1. General He Weidong, Member, Political Bureau, CCP Central Committee & [Second] Vice Chairman, CMC
2. Admiral Miao Hua, CMC Member & former Director, CMC Political Work Department [Click here for CMSI report.]
3. General He Hongjun, former Executive Deputy Director, CMC Political Work Department
4. General Wang […]

03 October 2025

Most Comprehensive Unclassified Order of Battle for China’s Sea Services! “Modern Chinese Maritime Forces”—1 October 2025 ed.—Includes New Shuiqiao-class LPU Bridge Barges!

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As we wind through the Year of the Snake, China under Xi is steaming full speed ahead, particularly at sea. Navigate troubled Indo-Pacific waters by consulting the latest version of Modern Chinese Maritime Forces! This most recent iteration of the Second Edition includes sections for PLA Army (pp. 65–77) and PLA Air Force (pp. 78–80) […]