# Western Theater Command

The Thief in the Heart: Xi’s Purge of ‘Fake Loyalty’ Within the PLA Air Force

China's Western Theater Command Air Force is undergoing an aggressive political purge following the downfall of top military leaders He Weidong and Miao Hua. The campaign targets 'fake loyalty' and 'ideological rot,' linking political purity directly to combat readiness and the PLA's 2027 modernization goals.