China expels top military commanders in latest anticorruption purge
Summary
China has expelled two top military leaders and seven other senior officials from the ruling Communist Party and the military due to corruption charges. General He Weidong and Admiral Miao Hua were among those accused of severe misconduct related to large financial crimes. The expulsions are part of an ongoing anticorruption push within the Chinese military.Key Facts
- China removed nine senior military officials, including General He Weidong and Admiral Miao Hua, for suspected corruption.
- The expulsions involved allegations of severe violations and crimes involving large sums of money.
- General He Weidong was a high-ranking member of the Central Military Commission and part of China's Politburo.
- Both General He and Admiral Miao had not been publicly seen for several months before their dismissals.
- The expulsions precede an important Communist Party meeting where more personnel changes are expected.
- These moves reflect broader efforts by President Xi Jinping to tighten control over the military and the Party.
- Other dismissed officials include senior commanders and former leaders of different Chinese military divisions.
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