zero loss for China and PLA.The removal of Zhang in such humiliating fashion not only weakens China’s deterrence, but also degrades PLA’s moral since Zhang is one of the few former flag officers with in-depth combat experience. Professional officers with valuable combat experience like him are what average soldiers and frontline officers look up to as role models. It is a huge loss for China.
what 50 years old battle experience bring in today's modern warfare ?? time has changed so is warfare. we have prime example of Ukrainian armed force. despite zero experience they are fighting for last 4 years. keep learning and adapted the modern battlefield like drones and EW. there is no place for Zhang like officer in 21st century warfare except for Morale boosting. all Chinese potential future battles will be fight in Waters.
nevertheless he was going to retire next year.