US EditionChina Expels 9 Military Officials in Biggest Purge Since Mao Era
Nine senior Chinese military officials were expelled for serious corruption, with cases involving exceptionally large sums of money referred to military prosecutors, officials said.
- Nine military officials, including General He Weidong, have been expelled from the Communist Party for corruption, as announced by China's Defence Ministry on October 17.
- The purge is part of an anti-corruption campaign and is expected to have major implications for military leadership ahead of the Communist Party's Fourth Plenum.
- He Weidong and eight other officials are suspected of serious duty-related crimes involving significant amounts of money, as per the Defence Ministry.
- This purge marks the largest in China since the Mao era, reflecting ongoing anti-corruption efforts that began in 2023.
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Chinese Communist Party Removes Senior Generals In Anti-Corruption Drive
In one of the most sweeping military purges China has seen in decades, the Communist Party has expelled nine top generals. The move is sending shockwaves through Beijing’s power corridors.The men, accused of serious financial crimes, include some of the country’s most senior military figures. Among them is He Weidong, China’s second-highest-ranking officer after President Xi Jinping.Once a Politburo member, He’s now the first serving official of…
China's Communist Party has dismissed nine senior generals in one of the biggest purges in decades, accusing them of financial crimes and analysts say President Xi Jinping is consolidating his grip on power.
China Expels Top General, Eight Military Officials Over Corruption
China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the Defence Ministry said Friday.
Nine senior officers of the Chinese army have been officially targeted by corruption investigations since Friday, October 17, 2025. Among them, the number three of the armies, General He Weidong. These are the highest-ranking Chinese officers to be purged.
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