New Leaders for China's Army

中國軍隊新領導層

Jul 4, 2026, 14:07
ChinaPolitics

Introduction

President Xi Jinping gave two officers a higher rank. They are now generals.

習近平主席將兩名軍官晉升，他們現在是將軍了。

Main Body

Many top leaders left the army. The government removed them because they stole money. Now, only two leaders are left in the main group.

許多高層領導已離開軍隊。政府將其撤職是因為他們貪汙。現在核心小組僅剩兩名領導。

Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang are the new generals. They will help lead the army again.

張曙光與王剛是新任將軍。他們將再次協助領導軍隊。

Other officers must take a ten-week class. They study the President's books. They must show they are loyal to the party.

其他軍官必須參加為期十週的課程。他們研究主席的著作，以證明對黨的忠誠。

Conclusion

The army is changing its leaders. The President wants loyal people in charge.

軍隊正在更換領導層，主席希望由忠誠的人員掌權。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ THE 'NOW' SHIFT

Look at how the story moves from the past to the present. This is the key to A2 storytelling.

The Past (What happened)

  • Leaders left →\rightarrow Gone.
  • Government removed them →\rightarrow Gone.

The Present (What is true now)

  • They are now generals →\rightarrow New status.
  • Only two leaders are left →\rightarrow Current count.

💡 Simple Rule: Use -ed for things that finished (stole, removed). Use are/is for things that are happening right now.

🛠 WORD POWER: "LEAD"

One word, three ways:

  1. Leader (Person) →\rightarrow The President is a leader.
  2. Lead (Action) →\rightarrow They will help lead the army.
  3. Leading (Position) →\rightarrow The leading group.

📝 QUICK FOCUS: "MUST"

When the text says "must take" or "must show," it means there is no choice. It is a requirement.

  • Must →\rightarrow 100% necessary.

Vocabulary Learning

officer (n.)
A person who has a position of authority in the army.
Example:The army officer told the soldiers where to go.
rank (n.)
A position in a group, such as the army, that shows who is more important.
Example:She worked hard to get a higher rank in the company.
general (n.)
A very high-ranking leader in the army.
Example:The general leads thousands of soldiers.
removed (v.)
To take someone away from a job or position.
Example:The manager removed the worker for being late.
loyal (adj.)
Always supporting or being faithful to a person or group.
Example:The dog is very loyal to its owner.
in charge (phrase)
Having the power or responsibility to control something.
Example:The teacher is in charge of the classroom.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→