Posted 1/7/2024, 7:45:03 PM
Xi Jinping Cracks Down on Corruption in Chinese Military to Bolster Readiness
- Xi Jinping initiated major purge of Chinese military due to rampant corruption and flaws in missiles
- Over a dozen senior defense officials removed in past 6 months in one of China's biggest anti-corruption campaigns
- Corruption raising concerns about China's ability to modernize military and readiness for war
- Issues range from missiles filled with water instead of fuel to problems with missile silos
- Purges seen as reflecting Xi's commitment to discipline and military readiness, not weakening his power