गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Xi presents orders to promote military officers to rank of general Politics Xi presents orders to promote military officers to rank of general KathmanduPati September 07, 2021 BEIJING- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Monday presented certificates of order at a ceremony to promote five senior military officers to the rank of general. The ceremony was held by the CMC in Beijing. General is the highest rank for officers in active service in China. The promoted officers are Commander of the Western Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Wang Haijiang, Commander of the PLA Central Theater Command Lin Xiangyang, Commander of the PLA Navy Dong Jun, Commander of the PLA Air Force Chang Dingqiu, and President of the PLA National Defence University Xu Xueqiang. Xi extended his congratulations to the officers, who saluted him and the audience. Xi and other leaders posed for group photos with the promoted officers. Xu Qiliang, CMC vice chairman, announced the orders of promotion at the ceremony, which was presided over by CMC vice chairman Zhang Youxia. Enditem (Xinhua) Write your comments RELATED NEWS Government prepares bills to amend Federal university laws Xi calls for four principles to resolve Palestinian question Foreign Minister seeks new economic focus for US ties PM cites health need to wear sunglasses US sanctions 60 Iran-linked entities, individuals and ships US unveils major Iran sanctions, warns supporters Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief2 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?3 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative4 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki