China elevates key military official as expulsion removes 'hidden dangers' The Chinese Communist Party on Thursday elevated a senior military official to its elite Politburo, ordering the expulsion of dozens of senior members, ending a four-day meeting during which leaders vowed to advance President Xi Jinping's vision of building a strong party.

China elevates key military official as expulsion removes 'hidden dangers' The Chinese Communist Party on Thursday elevated a senior military official to its elite Politburo, ordering the expulsion of dozens of senior members, ending a four-day meeting during which leaders vowed to advance President Xi Jinping's vision of building a strong party.