Beijing. China has removed 19 officials from the list of legislators ahead of its largest annual political meeting, including nine military officers. The decision was made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislative body. The formal reason for removing the officials has not been made public. However, this move comes weeks after President Xi Jinping removed one of his top military aides, Zhang Youxia, from his post. He was accused of serious discipline and law violations, which is often the government's terminology linked to corruption.According to state media, among those removed from the list were...