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.
Latest graft probe on China defence minister a blow to foreign engagement
Admiral Dong Jun, the international face of the PLA, has been in the job for just 11 months. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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
FT: Chinese Defense Minister Under Investigation for Corruption - TaiwanPlus News
The Financial Times reports that China's defense minister, Admiral Dong Jun, is under investigation for corruption. He has been in the job for almost a year, after his predecessor was fired for corruption.
China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption
China has put its defence minister under investigation in the latest corruption-related scandal to hit the top of the People’s Liberation Army, according to current and former US officials familiar with the situation.
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.
China Defence Minister Placed Under Investigation for Corruption, FT Reports
Dong is the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption, the FT reported, citing current and former U.S. officials. His predecessor, Li Shangfu,
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