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Decoding hints that Xi Jinping may be under pressure to relinquish some of his power

Political and economic pressures might force Chinese president and overall leader Xi Jinping to delegate some of his powers to his deputies in a highly significant move. This has prompted some observers and media outlets to speculate that Xi’s grip on power may be waning.

The Conversation

Top Chinese general ousted from body that oversees China’s military

Purge is latest sign president Xi Jinping’s anti corruption drive has reached highest echelons of armed forces

The Guardian - UK

China executes former Communist Party official in £324m corruption case

Execution coincides with release of Xi Jinping’s speech calling for self-discipline in party

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High-ranking military official in China placed under investigation, defense ministry says

China's Defense Ministry says a a high-ranking military official is under investigation

The Independent UK

China says top military official suspended, placed under investigation

Probe into Miao Hua comes as China slams earlier reports of investigation into defence minister as ‘slanderous’.

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China Says Top Military Official Miao Hua Suspended, Under Investigation

A top Chinese military official has been removed from office and is suspected of "serious violations of discipline", Beijing said Thursday, the latest senior apparatchik to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's armed forces.

International Business Times

China's Military Corruption Crackdown Explained

Chinese defence minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, according to British newspaper the Financial Times.

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China said to be investigating third defence minister in a row over corruption claims

China claims reports of defence minister being investigated are ‘just shadow chasing’

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

China Confirms Corruption Investigation Of Former Defense Ministers

China confirms corruption investigation of former defense ministers impacting combat readiness and military procurement.

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Chinese Communist party expels two ex-defence ministers for corruption

Li Shangfu, who vanished from public life last year, and Wei Fenghe accused of accepting gifts and facilitating benefits

The Guardian - UK

China’s Communist Party expels ex-defence ministers over corruption charges

Purge targets Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe, the expulsions coinciding with heightened tensions with US over Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

China Expels Former Defense Minister And Predecessor Over Corruption

China expels former Defense Minister and predecessor from Communist Party over corruption allegations, part of broader anti-corruption efforts in military.

Top News

China Expels Former Defense Minister Over Corruption Allegations

China expels former Defense Minister Li Shangfu and predecessor Wei Fenghe from Communist Party over corruption charges, demonstrating commitment to combat...

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The Independent UK

Former Chinese defense minister expelled from ruling Communist Party over graft allegations

Former Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu was expelled from the ruling Communist Party and is being investigated for corruption and bribery, the official Xinhua news agency reported Thursday

Al Jazeera

China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months

Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.

International Business Times

US, China Defense Chiefs Hold First Talks In Nearly 18 Months

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, the Pentagon said, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defense chiefs in nearly 18 months.

The Guardian - UK

China Two Sessions: premier Li Qiang will not speak to press in break with tradition

Annual appearances were rare opportunity for foreign media to engage with high-ranking Chinese officials

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What to expect at China’s ‘Two Sessions’ amid sagging economy, party drama

Legislature and political advisory body to convene to pass laws, make political appointments, and set goals for 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Intrigue swirls about possible reshuffles as China’s parliament convenes

Policy blueprint to be set out for year ahead and big personnel changes may be announced

Caixin Global

Ousted Defense Minister Li Shangfu Removed from Top Military Body

Li’s named has been scrubbed from the list of leaders on the Communist Party’s Central Military Commission

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China’s Top Legislature Confirms Ousted Military Officials Violated ‘Discipline and Law’

Nine former senior officers got booted from the National People’s Congress last year for suspected ‘serious violations of discipline and law,’ a euphemism used by the country’s graft-busters for corruption

The Independent UK

US and Chinese military officers resume talks as agreed by Biden and Xi

U.S. and Chinese military officers have resumed talks that were frozen after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in 2022

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Navy Commander Dong Jun appointed as China's new defense minister!

Who's the new sheriff in town? China appoints former Navy Commander Dong Jun as defense minister, adding a splash of naval expertise to their assertive act...

The Guardian - UK

China names former navy chief Dong Jun as new defence minister

Appointment comes two months after Li Shangfu was ousted from the role amid corruption allegations

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