China Suspends Top Military Official Miao Hua Over Corruption Probe

Admiral Miao Hua, a key member of the Central Military Commission, is the latest figure targeted in Xi Jinping's intensified anti-corruption campaign within the armed forces.

Miao Hua, head of the Central Military Commission's Political Work Department, has been suspended and is under investigation for 'serious violations of discipline,' a term commonly associated with corruption in China.
This marks the third major shakeup in China's defense leadership, following the removal of two previous defense ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe, for alleged corruption.
The crackdown has particularly focused on the Rocket Force, responsible for China's strategic missile arsenal, where several high-ranking officials have been dismissed for corruption in recent years.
Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign, ongoing since his rise to power in 2012, has been expanded to address concerns over military readiness and loyalty within the People's Liberation Army.
While reports suggest current Defense Minister Dong Jun may also be under investigation, Chinese officials have denied these claims, calling them fabricated and baseless.