China's Military Corruption Scandal: Missiles Filled with Water Trigger Xi's Purge

US intelligence reports that China's military purge, which saw the ousting of top officials including Defense Minister Li Shangfu, was prompted by serious equipment issues such as missiles filled with water instead of fuel and improperly sealed silos. This corruption scandal has undermined Xi Jinping's focus on modernizing the Rocket Force, China's main nuclear arm, and may impact Beijing's ability to take on major military actions. The purge has raised concerns about the PLA's capabilities and has been linked to Xi's anti-corruption campaign, with the Chinese embassy in Washington yet to comment on the matter.