US EditionTop Chinese general removed in latest Xi Jinping purge
- Chinese President Xi Jinping has fired General He Weidong, the second-ranked officer in the People’s Liberation Army, amid ongoing corruption charges in the military.
- This marks the first removal of a high-ranking officer in six decades, highlighting Xi's commitment to combating military corruption.
- He Weidong's dismissal follows the earlier suspension of Miao Hua for serious violations of discipline linked to corruption allegations.
- The corruption issue in the PLA has reportedly hindered China's military modernization efforts, leading to numerous high-ranking dismissals.
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Sources: Important Chinese general fell victim to Communist Party purge
The Communist Party continues to purge the Chinese military leadership, and sources say Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign has targeted General He Weidong. He was one of the most senior officers in the Chinese army, and sources say he was stripped of his post.
·Estonia
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Xi Jinping removes top Chinese general in latest anti-corruption purge
Alleged corruption charges cost He Weidong his job after speculations had risen following his absence from important events. He also reportedly skipped a recent Politburo bureau meeting on Chinese diplomacy that was attended by his colleague and the other CMC vice-chair
·Mumbai, India
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