NOTE TO STUDENTS: Before answering the questions, read the "Background" and watch the videos under "Resources."

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs). List the who, what, where and when of this news story. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) What is the Central Military Commission (CMC)?
b) Who is the chairman of the Central Military Commission?

3. What accusations have been made against Gen. Zhang Youxia and Gen. Kiu Zhenli?

4. a) What type of relationship has Gen. Zhang had with Xi Jinping?
b) What alternative action could Xi have taken to get rid of Gen. Zhang?
c) What message does China expert Allesandro Arduino say Xi's ousting of Gen. Zhang conveys?

5. a) How many of the 6 generals appointed by Xi to the Central Military Commission have not been ousted?
b) What concern do China experts - and Taiwan officials - have about Xi's CMC shakeup?