Top Chinese army general dies at 58, health of other commanders raise concern in China

General Zhang Xudong, who until June 2021 was the Western Theatre Commander of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has passed away. He was 58.

General Zhang Xudong, who until June 2021 was the Western Theatre Commander of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has passed away. He was 58.

Gen Zhang was the Chinese Western Theatre Commander at the height of the India-China standoff in Ladakh when he was suddenly shifted out of the WTC within six months of taking over, raising eyebrows.