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Xi Jinping’s military purge expands: China removes six generals, former Politburo members from parliamentary posts

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Xi Jinping's military purge expands: China removes six generals, former Politburo members from parliamentary posts

China has removed six senior military officers and former financial regulator Li Yunze from their posts and recently investigated former Politburo member Ma Xingrui as a deputy to the National People’s Congress, the latest sign that President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign continues to target China’s political and military institutions.The National People’s Congress Standing Committee … Read more

China builds launch pad near nuclear missile silo

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China builds launch pad near nuclear missile silo

A vast military complex is taking shape in China’s remote deserts, and some security scholars say it appears to be built to ensure that a U.S. first strike against China’s nuclear arsenal cannot reliably destroy Beijing’s counterattack capabilities. China’s nuclear missiles can already reach any American city. Now, satellite images show Beijing is building a … Read more