Miao Hua, a senior general in China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a key figure in managing the military’s political ideology, has been officially removed from his position as a member of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislative body.
The decision, announced by the NPC Standing Committee, follows an ongoing corruption investigation.
Miao, who headed the Central Military Commission’s (CMC) Political Work Department, was placed under investigation in late November for “serious violations of discipline”—a phrase commonly used in China to refer to corruption allegations. He was suspended from his duties shortly after the investigation began.
As the top political officer in the PLA, Miao played a vital role in enforcing Communist Party ideology and overseeing military personnel. His removal signals progress in the probe and underscores President Xi Jinping’s commitment to tightening ideological control and loyalty within the armed forces.
The incident is part of Xi’s broader military reform and anti-corruption campaign, which has seen numerous top military officials investigated or dismissed in recent years. Analysts suggest Miao’s downfall could reflect deeper internal scrutiny within the military hierarchy as Beijing aims to transform the PLA into a world-class fighting force under firm party control.