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China has expelled two top military leaders, including the influential Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Weidong He, and navy admiral Miao Hua, on corruption charges, marking the most senior officers purged in the ongoing anti-graft campaign. The move is seen as part of President Xi Jinping's broader effort to consolidate power and 'clean house' ahead of an important Communist Party meeting.
China has removed top military leader Miao Hua from the Central Military Commission amid a broader purge of senior military officials linked to corruption investigations, reflecting Xi Jinping's ongoing efforts to consolidate power within the armed forces.
Adm. Miao Hua, a member of China's Central Military Commission, is under investigation for corruption, marking the latest in a series of purges targeting high-ranking military officials under Xi Jinping's leadership. This crackdown aligns with Xi's broader anti-corruption campaign and efforts to modernize China's military. The investigation into Miao, who has historical ties with Xi, follows similar probes into other top military figures, including the defense minister, amid denials from Beijing.
China has suspended top military official Miao Hua amid a crackdown on corruption within its armed forces. Miao, a senior member of the Central Military Commission, is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline," a term often linked to corruption. This move is part of President Xi Jinping's broader anti-corruption campaign, which has seen several military officials removed. Meanwhile, reports of Defense Minister Dong Jun being investigated were dismissed as fabrications by a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson.
China's Central Military Commission general Miao Hua is under investigation for "serious discipline violations," according to the defense ministry. Miao, who leads the political work department of the CMC, has been suspended. This follows reports of an investigation into Defense Minister Dong Jun for alleged corruption, which China's foreign ministry has denied. Miao was last seen publicly on October 7 at an event in Xinjiang.