Dong Jun

China’s Military Shakeup: What You Need to Know

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The Shakeup in China’s Rocket Force Continues

On December 29, China appointed a new defense minister: Admiral Dong Jun, formerly the commander of the PLA Navy. On the same day, nine senior military officials were removed from their posts in the National People’s Congress, a strong indication that they will face criminal charges. There are rumors of a major corruption case unfolding … Read more

The Shakeup in China’s Rocket Force Continues

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The Shakeup in China’s Rocket Force Continues

On December 27, 2023, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) decided to revoke the political titles of three aerospace-defense executives: Wu Yansheng, Liu Shiquan, and Wang Changqing.  Two days later, on December 29, nine senior military officials were removed from their posts at the National People’s Congress. Notably, five of those were past or … Read more