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NYT: Outspoken military alarms China's leaders - World news - The New York Times - NBCNews.com
Increasingly Outspoken Military Alarms China's Leaders
'Party authorities have come to realize that the military is encroaching on political affairs'
By EDWARD WONG and JONATHAN ANSFIELD
updated 1 hour 29 minutes ago 2012-08-08T08:30:23
BEIJING During a holiday banquet for Chinas military leadership early this year, a powerful general lashed out in a drunken rage against what he believed was a backhanded move to keep him from being promoted to the militarys top ruling body.
The general, Zhang Qinsheng, vented his fury in front of President Hu Jintao, according to four people with knowledge of the event. At the banquet, he even shoved a commanding general making toasts; Mr. Hu walked out in disgust.
The generals tirade was one of a series of events this year that have fueled concerns among Communist Party leaders over the level of control they exercise over military officials, who are growing more outspoken and desire greater influence over policy and politics.
Increasingly Outspoken Military Alarms China's Leaders
'Party authorities have come to realize that the military is encroaching on political affairs'
By EDWARD WONG and JONATHAN ANSFIELD
updated 1 hour 29 minutes ago 2012-08-08T08:30:23
BEIJING During a holiday banquet for Chinas military leadership early this year, a powerful general lashed out in a drunken rage against what he believed was a backhanded move to keep him from being promoted to the militarys top ruling body.
The general, Zhang Qinsheng, vented his fury in front of President Hu Jintao, according to four people with knowledge of the event. At the banquet, he even shoved a commanding general making toasts; Mr. Hu walked out in disgust.
The generals tirade was one of a series of events this year that have fueled concerns among Communist Party leaders over the level of control they exercise over military officials, who are growing more outspoken and desire greater influence over policy and politics.
