"Corruption Scandal: China's Army Fills Missiles with Water Instead of Fuel"

US intelligence reports reveal that China's military purge, which saw the removal of over a dozen senior commanders, was prompted by serious equipment issues, including missiles filled with water instead of fuel and improperly sealed silo lids. This corruption scandal has impacted Xi Jinping's efforts to modernize the Rocket Force, China's main nuclear arm, and may affect Beijing's military capabilities. The purge, long speculated to be linked to Xi's anti-corruption campaign, has led to a renewed emphasis on combating graft within the People's Liberation Army.