"China's Defense Shakeup: Military Purge Expands with Removal of Top Generals"

China's recent purge of nine senior military officers, including those from the strategic Rocket Force, has exposed significant corruption within the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and could weaken the military's capabilities. This crackdown is part of President Xi Jinping's broader anti-corruption campaign and raises concerns about the oversight of China's military investments. The upheaval comes at a time of growing geopolitical tensions and may deter the PLA from engaging in major conflicts in the near term. Analysts suggest that the root causes of corruption, such as low officer pay and opaque military spending, remain unaddressed, indicating that these issues may persist despite ongoing efforts to combat them.