Corruption is not new in China’s army. Xi Jinping has given full emphasis on modifying her army. Alam is that due to corruption, the army’s modification and its functioning are being affected. It is now seen that the Jinping administration is making changes in the big leadership and in the meantime the big officials are being arrested. The question is that by arresting the big officers, Xi Jinping is not trying to suppress the protests against him.
Heidong, Vice President of the Central Military Commission of China, has been arrested. This arrest is part of the major changes in China’s military forces. A prominent source said that after the arrest of O Vedong, the generals of Zhao Keshi and Fujian faction have also been arrested.
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Trying to eliminate corruption network in China’s army
Jhao Keshi, former PLA General Logistics was the Minister of Logistics. They have been an important personality in resource management and power structure in the army. There is a possibility of major changes in military resource management due to his arrest. According to sources, the arrest of Zhao Keshi may be a potential disclosure of military budget allocation and corruption network related to defense industry, or there is a possibility that there is a struggle on power between leaders.
Many big officials were also removed from the post
After the arrest of Hey Vedong, his secretary is under investigation. At the same time, Deputy Commander of Western Theater Command and several Fujian-based generals have been detained, which indicates deep facial struggle in the Chinese army. Apart from these, Eastern Theater Navy Commander, Deputy Director of CMC Science and Technology Committee, and Office Director of Military Affairs have also been removed, indicating rapid restructuring at the top levels of PLA.
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There is no attempt to suppress the anti-shee movement!
Fujian has been a strong stronghold of Xi Jinping for a long time. Now, the big action against the Fujian-based military leaders raises the question whether Xi is targeting his own former colleagues? Or are they trying to end the growing anti-shee movement in the army?