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U.S. intelligence reports suggest that Chinese President Xi Jinping initiated a significant military purge due to corruption within China's Rocket Force and defense industry. This corruption reportedly compromised the modernization of the armed forces and cast doubt on China's military capabilities, potentially reducing the likelihood of China engaging in major military actions in the near future.
US intelligence reports suggest that Chinese President Xi Jinping initiated a significant military purge due to corruption that compromised the modernization of China's armed forces. This corruption, particularly within the Rocket Force and defense industry, has led US officials to believe that China is less likely to engage in major military actions in the near future, as the integrity of its missile capabilities has been called into question.
China's President Xi Jinping continues his crackdown on corruption within the military by appointing a new defense minister, Admiral Dong Jun, and dismissing several high-ranking officers. This move is part of Xi's effort to transform the People’s Liberation Army into a world-class military force. The defense minister role in China is largely ceremonial, with strategic decisions made by the Central Military Commission, chaired by Xi. Despite the reshuffle, China's military strategy, particularly its focus on maritime power and the South China Sea, is expected to remain consistent. Relations with the United States are anticipated to continue their current trajectory, with recent dialogues unlikely to alter the fundamental dynamics of competition, especially in contested maritime regions.