Xi Jinping's trust in China's generals comes under scrutiny
Xi Jinping's long effort to build up China's military has been accompanied by growing doubts about the generals he chose to lead it, according to the supplied report.The report says Xi spent 13 years strengthening the armed forces so they could rival those of the United States.It adds that, as the military became stronger, he trusted the generals less.No specific personnel changes, disciplinary actions or operational consequences are given in the supplied material.The report does not identify which commanders are affected or whether any formal response has been announced.The issue matters because the leadership of the People's Liberation Army is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Chad declares mourning after Boko Haram ambush kills two generals
Chad has declared three days of national mourning after a Boko Haram ambush in the Lake Chad Basin killed two generals on Wednesday.The government said the mourning period will run from midnight on 6 May to midnight on 9 May.The attack took place in the volatile Lake Chad Basin, a remote area of marshes and islands shared by Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger.The government said the mourning was in memory of those killed in attacks by armed groups on 4 and 6 May.The ambush followed a separate assault two days earlier on the Barka Tolorom military base near Lake Chad,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
