China's Defense Minister Under Investigation as Corruption Crisis Deepens
Dong is the third Chinese defense chief in less than two years to be snagged in Xi Jinping's anti-corruption net.
China said to be investigating third defence minister in a row over corruption claims
Admiral Dong is the third consecutive serving or former defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption. He replaced General Li Shangfu as defence minister in December 2023. General Li was himself removed seven months into the job for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for granting favours in violation of military and party discipline.
Senior Chinese military official under investigation, defence ministry says
BEIJING (Reuters) -One of China's most senior military officials has been suspended and is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline", a defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
China's defence minister Dong Jun under investigation for corruption amid huge purge
A shadow looms over China's military leadership as their defense minister has been caught in a corruption storm.
China’s Defense Minister Dong Jun Under Investigation Amid Sweeping Corruption Crackdown
China's Defense Minister, Admiral Dong Jun, is reportedly under investigation for corruption, marking him as the latest high-ranking official to be implicated in President Xi Jinping's expansive anti-corruption campaign.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong investigated for corruption: FT
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has been put under investigation as part of a broader probe into a corruption-related scandal inv
China announces top military official is under investigation
The suspension of Miao Hua, one of China's highest-ranking military officials, marks an escalation in leader Xi Jinping's campaign to tackle corruption.
China Calls Report That Defence Minister Dong Jun Is Under Probe 'Shadow-Chasing'
China's foreign ministry, responding to a question about a report saying the Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, said on Wednesday that it was "just shadow-chasing".
A high-ranking military official in China is under investigation
China's Defense Ministry says a a high-ranking military official is under investigation BEIJING -- China has put a high-ranking military official under investigation, its Defense Ministry announced Thursday.
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 official is Miao Hua, who is director of the political work department on the powerful Central Military Commission that oversees the People’s Liberation Army.
Chinese Minister Dong Jun's fate unclear as differing accounts emerge on corruption investigation
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Idrees Ali and Laurie Chen WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -The fate of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remained unclear on Wednesday, as two U.S. officials told Reuters that he was being investigated for corruption while another urged caution.
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China Defense Minister Investigated for Corruption, FT Says
Admiral Dong Jun is facing the inquiry as part of a broader probe into graft, the newspaper reported Wednesday, citing ...
China's Xi Suspends Top military Official Miao Hua Over Corruption Allegations
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Senior Chinese military official under investigation, says defence ministry
The suspended officer, Admiral Miao Hua, has served under President Xi Jinping ... Wu also denied recent media reports on Defence Minister Dong Jun, saying they were "sheer fabrication". The ...