China defence minister placed under investigation for corruption, Financial Times reports

China’s military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge since 2023, with nine PLA generals and at least four aerospace defence industry executives removed from the national legislative body to date.

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File photo of Defence Minister Dong Jun delivering a keynote speech on China's global security vision at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 2, 2024. PHOTO: YONHAP/CHINA DAILY

November 27, 2024

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