Central Military Commission Holds Ceremony for Promotion to General; Xi Jinping Issues Orders and Congratulates Promoted Officers 03.07.2026

A ceremony for the promotion to the rank of General was solemnly held in Beijing today at approximately 10:30 a.m. The ceremony commenced with the national anthem of the People's Republic of China, hosted by Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), who read the promotion orders signed by CMC Chairman Xi Jinping. President Xi Jinping personally presented the promotion orders to Zhang Shuguang, Secretary of the CMC Discipline Inspection Commission and Director of the CMC Supervisory Commission, and Wang Gang, Commander of the Air Force, and extended his congratulations to them. After donning their General ranks, the two officers saluted President Xi and all comrades attending the ceremony, followed by warm applause from the audience. This promotion ceremony demonstrates the CMC's emphasis on and recognition of senior military leadership, further motivating all officers and soldiers to perform their duties with loyalty and strive for excellence. The ceremony concluded successfully in a solemn and enthusiastic atmosphere, reflecting the strict discipline and high morale of the Chinese military.














