Widespread Purge in Chinese Army; Corrupt Generals Stripped of Stars
The Communist Party of China has removed nine senior generals from the military in one of the biggest public purges in decades. According to a statement from China’s Ministry of Defense,thes officials face serious allegations related to financial crimes and corruption.
Most dismissed were three-star generals and members of the party’s Central Decision-Making Committee. All have also been expelled from the military.The Ministry described these actions as part of its ongoing anti-corruption drive.
The nine officials are:
He Weidong – Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC)
Miao Hua – Director of CMC Political Department
He Hongjun – Executive Deputy Director, CMC Political Department
Wang Xiubin – Executive Deputy Director, Joint Operations Command Center, CMC
Ling Xianggan – Commander of Eastern Theater Command
Zheng Shoutong - Army Political Commissar
Yuan Huazhi – Navy Political Commissar
Wang Houbin – Commander of Rocket Forces
Wang Chuning – Commander of Police Forces
Among them, He Weidong ranked second only to President Xi Jinping, who chairs the CMC, making him one of china’s top military figures.
The last sighting of He Weidong was in March; his prolonged absence had sparked rumors that he was under examination as part of this senior-level purge.
additionally, He served on the Politburo Standing Committee-the highest decision-making body in China’s Communist Party-making him the first active member there to be subjected to such an inquiry.
The Ministry stated these individuals “have seriously violated party regulations and are charged with major crimes related to their duties.”
The statement added that they now face legal prosecution and military trials. Their punishment is described as “a importent achievement” in both party and military anti-corruption efforts.
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