In a formal ceremony held in Beijing on Monday, President Xi Jinping, serving as Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), conferred promotion orders elevating two senior military officers to the esteemed rank of general—the highest active-duty rank within China’s military structure. The promoted officers are Yang Zhibin, Commander of the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and Han Shengyan, Commander of the PLA Central Theater Command. The event underscores the continuous strategic command developments within the world’s largest active military. Vice-Chairman of the CMC, Zhang Youxia, announced the promotion orders, which were formally signed by President Xi. Another CMC Vice-Chairman, Zhang Shengmin, presided over the ceremonial proceedings. President Xi extended his personal congratulations to the newly promoted generals, highlighting the significance of their new roles in safeguarding national security and military modernization efforts. The promotion of theater commanders is viewed as a routine yet critical procedure in maintaining leadership continuity and operational readiness within the PLA’s expansive command apparatus.