Why buzz of internal strife in Chinese military is growing
1 year, 5 months ago

Why buzz of internal strife in Chinese military is growing

India Today  

Is all well with the People’s Liberation Army of China? China’s strategic missile force was renamed PLA Rocket Force in the military reforms of 2015. Curiously, following the demise of Wu Guohua, his senior and commander of the PLA Rocket Force, Lieutenant General Li Yuchao, was found missing from a promotion ceremony of the Chinese military in late June. Speculation intensified with the disappearance from public view of Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang around the same time, and many sought to draw connections between Qin Gang’s disappearance and the turbulence within the PLA Rocket Force. Then, Yao Cheng, a former Chinese lieutenant colonel, tweeted on June 29 that “the current commander of the Rocket Force, Li Yuchao, was taken away from his office on the morning of the previous day!” Another startling tweet by him stated: “Reports suggest that Li Yuchao’s son is studying in the United States, where he is feared to have sold China’s military secrets.” Reports suggest that the matter is under investigation and several high-ranking officers of the PLA have been detained for questioning.

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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