China's top military generals have been nearly entirely purged:
1. CMC Vice Chairman 1: Accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US (today)
2. CMC Vice Chairman 2: Removed in Oct 2025 over corruption
3. National Minister of Defense: Removed in 2023 for corruption
4. Chief of the CMC Joint Staff Dept: Under investigation for violations
5. Director of CMC Political Work Dept: Removed in 2025 over corruption
The US-China rivalry has gone well beyond trade.
