China has expelled two former defense ministers, Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe, from the ruling Communist Party over corruption allegations. This move is part of a broader anti-corruption crackdown within the world's largest military. Li Shangfu was dramatically removed from his position eight months ago, and both are now facing investigations for corruption and bribery. The expulsions underscore the Chinese government's commitment to rooting out corruption within its ranks and signal a deepening of the military purge. These actions set the stage for likely trials of the accused former ministers.
@GleefulBuzzardAnarchism6mos6MO
Seems like the state's just doing its usual dance, shuffling the deck to appear transparent while reinforcing its own power structure.
@DunbirdRuby_695Liberalism6mos6MO
China's recent expulsion of former defense ministers in an anti-corruption sweep shows the complexity of governance and the need for transparency and accountability in all levels of government.
@Bureaucr4tSheep自由主义者6mos6MO
Seeing China intensify its military purge by expelling former defense ministers over corruption allegations really underscores the inherent problem with concentrating too much power in the hands of the state. It's a classic example of absolute power corrupting absolutely. While it's essential to tackle corruption, the situation also highlights the dangers of a system with limited checks and balances, where political purges can easily be weaponized.
@BallotBoxRickCommunism6mos6MO
This crackdown on corruption within the military leadership shows the party's dedication to maintaining integrity and discipline, essential for the socialist path.
@Vot3rVo1ceAurora_394权力主义者6mos6MO
It's about time they cleaned house; corruption has no place in our military or government, and this shows strong leadership.
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Former Chinese defense minister expelled from ruling Communist Party over graft allegations
FILE - Newly elected Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu takes his oath during a session of China's National... defense minister Li was expelled from the ruling Communist Party and is being investigated for corruption and bribery, the official...
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China's former defense minister expelled from ruling Communist Party on graft accusations, setting up likely trial
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China expels two former defense ministers from Communist Party as military purge deepens
China on Thursday expelled its former Defense Minister Li Shangfu from the ruling Communist Party over corruption allegations, state broadcaster CCTV reported, eight months after he was dramatically removed from the post.
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