Chinese Regime

Former Top Chinese General, Xi Ally Dies in Beijing

Xu Qiliang’s death came as the communist regime’s military saw a series of high-profile purges.
Former Top Chinese General, Xi Ally Dies in Beijing
China's Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Qiliang attends the opening session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2019. Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images
Eva Fu
Eva Fu
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Xu Qiliang, a former Chinese air force general who once commanded China’s army, has died in Beijing at age 75, according to Chinese state media.

Xu was the deputy chairman of the Central Military Commission between 2012 and 2022, overseeing the Chinese military force known as the People’s Liberation Army.

Eva Fu
Eva Fu
Reporter
Eva Fu is an award-winning, New York-based journalist for The Epoch Times focusing on U.S. politics, U.S.-China relations, religious freedom, and human rights. Contact Eva at [email protected]
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