Chinese lawmakers have removed several senior military figures from the National People’s Congress (NPC) according to an official statement. Among those dismissed were Li Qiaoming former commander of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force and Shen Jinlong, former PLA Navy commander.
The statement also confirmed the removal of political commissars Qing Shengxiang Yu Zhongfu and Li Wei linked to the Navy Air Force and Information Support Force. Additionally several other officers and regional officials including Sun Shaocheng were stripped of their NPC memberships.
Separately CCTV reported that Yi Huiman was removed as chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). The leadership change came amid Beijing’s concerns over market instability in Shanghai and Hong Kong where prolonged sell offs have erased significant market value.
Reports suggested that President Xi Jinping was expected to meet regulators to discuss stabilization efforts. Yi previously associated with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China had led the CSRC since 2019 succeeding Liu Shiyu.
The developments come as China faces economic pressures, including weak consumption, property sector challenges and slower growth prompting authorities to consider further policy measures.
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