A great move indeed, couldn't come soon enough. Hopefully, this would permeate through the CMC and high-ranking officials of the PLA as well.
Beijing Accelerates Clearance of ‘Naked Officials’ from Top Ranks
- In late 2025, Beijing initiated a systemic clearance of “naked officials”—those with spouses or children residing abroad—from senior leadership ranks, marking a decisive shift from previous restrictions to summary removal.
- This campaign aims to eliminate coercion vulnerabilities by compelling senior functionaries to repatriate immediate family members or face ouster, thereby neutralizing potential Western leverage.
- By prioritizing political security, Beijing is actively constructing a human capital firewall, accelerating its decoupling from the West, and signaling the end of the reform-era technocratic governance model.