China Purges Top General in Dramatic Military Shakeup | JQJO

China's President Xi Jinping has purged General He Weidong, a vice-chair of the Central Military Commission, marking the most significant military anti-corruption action in six decades. He's removal, reportedly due to corruption allegations, follows a pattern of Xi's purges within the People's Liberation Army (PLA). His absence from recent high-profile events fueled speculation before his dismissal was confirmed by multiple sources, including current and former US officials. Experts highlight this as a demonstration of Xi's determination to eliminate corruption and solidify his control over the military, a crucial pillar of the party's power.

A powerful coalition of federal legislators, executive branch officials, and multinational technology corporations has coalesced around a strategy of "federal preemption," seeking to strip state governments of their authority over generative AI. The coalition argues that the legal frameworks governing these technologies are in a state of flux as generative AI affects every sector of the economy, from healthcare diagnostics to creative industries. The push aims to centralize regulation at the federal level, limiting state‑level oversight of AI development and deployment.