Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign

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

Beijing fires senior diplomat Sun Weidong; no explanation provided as scrutiny of top brass intensifies

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Beijing fires senior diplomat Sun Weidong; no explanation provided as scrutiny of top brass intensifies

China has removed Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong from his post, according to an official announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources on Tuesday. The decision was made by the State Council, China’s top administrative body. However, no reason or timetable was provided for the removal of the top diplomat.According to records on the Chinese … Read more

PLA in danger: Xi Jinping’s purge weakens China’s military, raising concerns about combat vulnerability

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PLA in danger: Xi Jinping's purge weakens China's military, raising concerns about combat vulnerability

China’s ongoing military corruption purge has created serious flaws in the armed forces’ command structure and may have affected the People’s Liberation Army’s combat readiness, a leading defense research center said. The London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) said this week that the purge led by Chinese President Xi Jinping involving the Supreme Central … Read more