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China tightens anti-corruption rules for top PLA military officials

China's top military officials are now subject to stricter anti-corruption measures, as announced by the Central Military Commission (CMC). These new rules focus on education, management, and supervision of senior cadres within the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The initiative aims to reinforce discipline and is seen as an extension of President Xi Jinping's broader anti-corruption campaign, which has already led to significant changes in the PLA's leadership. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Zheng ·

    China’s top military officials face ‘ironclad’ rules in anti-corruption fight

    China’s top military command has issued ironclad measures to enforce discipline among senior officials of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the latest bid to further tighten controls over the leading ranks’ behaviour. The Central Military Commission (CMC), led by President Xi…