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China Expels 16 Generals and Defense Executives in Anti-Graft Campaign

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China is intensifying its anti-corruption campaign within the People's Liberation Army and its associated defense industry. This crackdown has led to the expulsion of 16 senior generals and several corporate executives from key defense companies. The campaign, detailed in a communique from the 20th Central Committee, indicates a broad investigation into officials who previously held significant leadership roles, including those overseeing theatre commands and the Central Military Commission's General Office. AI

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China Expels 16 Generals and Defense Executives in Anti-Graft Campaign

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alcott Wei ·

    China widens PLA anti-graft campaign, expelling corporate chiefs, 16 generals from party

    Beijing has given new details about the scale of its anti-corruption drive into the People’s Liberation Army and defence industry, with fresh names confirmed as being investigated. They include top generals who once oversaw theatre commands, heads of the powerful Central Military…

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