China investigates defence minister for corruption

China launches corruption probe against Defence Minister Dong Jun: Report
China has launched an investigation of Defence Minister Dong Jun due to suspicion of corruption, according to reports. Citing current and former US officials familiar with the situation, British newspaper The Financial Times said on Wednesday that Dong is the latest official to be caught up in a broad crackdown on corruption in the country’s military.
Why China's defence ministers have been in the dock for 'corruption'
China’s military leadership is reeling under a sweeping anti-corruption campaign, with Defence Minister Dong Jun becoming the third consecutive official in his position to face investigation. This follows similar cases involving his predecessors,
China defence minister placed under investigation for corruption, FT reports
China's military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge since last year, with at least nine PLA generals and a handful of defence industry executives removed from the national legislative body to date. Dong, a former PLA Navy chief, was appointed ...
China Investigates Defence Minister For Corruption: Report
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said Wednesday, the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.
China defence minister Dong Jun under investigation for corruption, FT reports
China Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top ranks of the People's Liberation Army, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption
He is the third consecutive serving or former defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption. Dong succeeded General Li Shangfu, who was ousted after just seven months in the job. Both men were appointed by President Xi Jinping.
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