Xi Jinping's 'carrot and stick' policy and the cost of making him angry

Chinese President Xi Jinping with the ten newly promoted generals at

Friday's ceremony, a day after the announcement of former army chief

Gen. Guo Boxiong to face prosecution for graft allegation. Photo: Xinhua

According to the International Edition of South China Morning Post (SCMP), President Xi Jinping is using the "carrot and stick" approach to warn all senior military officials to stay clean and loyal to the party. Yesterday, Xi rewarded 10 of his loyal senior military leaders by promoting them to full general.

On the other hand, once-powerful Chinese general Guo Boxiang was expelled from the Communist Party on corruption charges. Guo was vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission. He would be facing prosecution under the Chinese legal system whose outcome is pre-decided by the President. President Xi Jinping is also chairman of the Central Military Commission. An investigation into Guo's alleged corruption was launched by Xi's top officials in April this year. 

Never make your boss angry, at least not if he happens to be Xi Jinping. 
Once-powerful Chinese general Guo Boxiang 
now knows what happens if you make your boss angry.

The SCMP has also reported the story of the rise and fall of Guo Boxiang, the once-powerful general. The story describes the cost Guo had to pay for making his boss, Xi Jinping, angry.