Xi Jinping's Anti-Corruption Campaign Targets Top Military Officials
Investigations into former defense ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe reveal deep-rooted issues in China's military procurement system.
- China's military newspaper pledges loyalty to Xi Jinping and supports his anti-corruption drive.
- Former defense ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe were expelled from the Communist Party and face charges.
- The crackdown has led to the removal of over a dozen senior generals and military executives.
- Concerns arise over the quality and reliability of military equipment due to corruption in procurement.
- Xi Jinping emphasizes the need for loyalty and integrity within the military to achieve modernization goals.