In line to replace them are two military leaders, Chief of Staff Zhang Wannian and Defense Minister Chi Haotian.
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Zhang, 67, was appointed vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) last year, along with Defense Minister Chi Haotian, 66.
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In the wake of a Washington trip last week by Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Liu Huaqiu, Defense Minister Chi Haotian is scheduled to visit the U.S. next month.