China Ousts Two Military Lawmakers as Xi’s Defense Purge Widens
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China Ousts Two Military Lawmakers as Xi’s Defense Purge Widens

Live Mint  

China abruptly ousted two military lawmakers from its national parliament without explanation, as a purge of key personnel in the upper echelons of the nation’s defense establishment shows no sign of easing. Their departures are the latest sign that the anti-corruption campaign sweeping through the military since last summer — originally targeted at the PLA’s equipment procurement unit and the secretive Rocket Force — continues unabated. : QuickTake Last month, China suspended one of its senior officials on the Central Military Commission, the nation’s top military body led by President Xi Jinping. The US Defense Department has said that graft probes could hinder modernization goals for China’s armed forces.

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Why is Xi Jinping's China purging its senior military leaders?
1 month, 1 week ago

Why is Xi Jinping's China purging its senior military leaders?

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China investigates a top military official as Xi broadens purge of PLA generals
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China investigates a top military official as Xi broadens purge of PLA generals

CNN  

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China’s military reshuffle: Beijing expels 9 army officials including 4 generals from parliament
1 year ago

China’s military reshuffle: Beijing expels 9 army officials including 4 generals from parliament

Firstpost  

Recent months have China has undertaken a significant reshuffle in its military parliament, expelling nine officials including four generals from the army’s strategic missile unit, following the appointment of a new defence minister. The People’s Liberation Army has not disclosed specific reasons for the removals, marking the first time branches like the Air Force and Navy have been implicated in …

China replaces two leaders of nuclear force unit in possible purge, whereabouts of ousted generals unknown
1 year, 5 months ago

China replaces two leaders of nuclear force unit in possible purge, whereabouts of ousted generals unknown

India TV News  

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