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China's top general calls for joint military-civilian anti-corruption efforts

China's top general, Zhang Shengmin, has advocated for enhanced collaboration between military and civilian authorities to combat corruption within the People's Liberation Army. His call specifically addresses the development of major weapons systems, emphasizing the need for improved information sharing, coordinated actions, and joint sanctions. These remarks were made in a supplementary reader explaining resolutions from the Communist Party's fifth plenum, which focused on deepening party self-governance. AI

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China's top general calls for joint military-civilian anti-corruption efforts

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

    China’s top general targets PLA arms in call for joint military-civilian corruption watch

    China’s most senior general has called for joint efforts by military and civilian officials to combat corruption within the People’s Liberation Army, specifically targeting the development of major weapons systems. General Zhang Shengmin, vice-chairman of the Central Military Com…