China combat veteran, close ally of Xi, to get promotion - sources


  • World
  • Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017

BEIJING (Reuters) - A close ally of President Xi Jinping is expected to be promoted to vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, four sources said, as Xi cements his control over the armed forces.

Zhang Youxia, 67, one of just a few senior military officers with combat experience, is tipped to become one of at least two vice chairmen of the commission, the sources, including three with direct ties to the leadership, told Reuters.

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