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Chinese President Xi Jinping has pursued a shakeup of his military command, including two of the country’s top generals who oversee the nuclear arsenal, following a corruption probe.
Due to the probe, Xi has removed Li and his deputies Zhang Zhenzhong and Liu Guangbin and replaced them with former Navy deputy commander Wang Houbin. Xi also appointed Xu Xisheng, formerly of the Southern Theatre Command, to become the new political commissar of the Rocket Force.
The Telegraph labeled the anti-corruption push as an effort to ensure the PLA’s loyalty to Xi and his party.
No official body has confirmed these reports.
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Due to the probe, Xi has removed Li and his deputies Zhang Zhenzhong and Liu Guangbin and replaced them with former Navy deputy commander Wang Houbin. Xi also appointed Xu Xisheng, formerly of the Southern Theatre Command, to become the new political commissar of the Rocket Force.
The Telegraph labeled the anti-corruption push as an effort to ensure the PLA’s loyalty to Xi and his party.
No official body has confirmed these reports.
China's Xi Jinping purges nuclear missile command amid alleged corruption probe
Reports indicate the former commander and deputies of China's Rocket Force took advantage of their position for monetary gain, while others accuse Xi Jinping of a loyalty purge.
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