China’s second-highest ranking general, He Weidong, along with eight other senior officials, has been expelled from the Communist Party amid an anti-corruption campaign led by President Xi Jinping. This move, part of a broader effort to enforce loyalty within the military hierarchy, targets serious misconduct involving large sums of money. Notably, He, previously in charge of the Eastern Theater Command responsible for operations against Taiwan, has not been seen publicly for months, indicating potential political trouble. Analysts view this purge as a strategic maneuver to reinforce Xi’s authority ahead of a significant party meeting, reflecting ongoing tensions in Chinese governance and the military’s role in political dynamics.