Episode

Why Were Nine Military Officials Purged from the CCP?

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CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
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Dec 17, 2025
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Summary

Experts discuss the Fourth Plenum of the 20th CCP Central Committee, where nine senior military officials were expelled from the Chinese Communist Party. Guest Biographies Michael Donmoyer is a Research Analyst with CNA's China Studies Program . Eduaro Jaramillo is an Associate Research Analyst with CNA's China Studies Program . Further Reading CNA InDepth: Military Purges at China's Fourth Plenum Have Implications for Readiness CNA Report: PRC Concepts for UAV Swarms in Future Warfare