Corruption Shakeup in China's Military Raises Questions About Combat Readiness
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Recent reports indicate widespread corruption in the Chinese military, especially in the prized Rocket Force, potentially impacting readiness.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has launched a major anti-corruption campaign, replacing over a dozen senior defense officials in the past 6 months.
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Motivations behind the shakeups are unclear - could be tackling corruption or consolidating power and loyalty.
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Despite modernization efforts, corruption issues raise questions about the PLA's combat readiness and capability.
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The US can't assume China's missiles and forces are defective but also can't dismiss the PLA's growing offensive capabilities.