Beijing: China has removed former Western Theatre Command chief General Zhao Zongqi, who led the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan clash with India, from the country’s top political advisory body. Zhao was reportedly the officer who authorised the Galwan operation to “teach India a lesson.” The Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) stripped Zhao of his membership and relieved him of two other posts, India Today reported. China has not provided an explanation for Zhao’s removal or announced any probe against him. The move…
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