Chinese leader Xi Jinping has installed a new commander to lead the anti-graft drive in the military, as he seeks to fill key vacancies created by the widening political cleansing ahead of a key Party gathering next year.
The Chinese military has been embroiled in an unprecedented purge that has sparked questions about its combat readiness. Shortly after coming into power in late 2012, Xi unleashed a sweeping anti-corruption campaign, a drive that also serves to remove his political rivals.
On July 3, Zhang Shuguang, a veteran anti-corruption enforcer, was promoted to the rank of full general at a ceremony in Beijing, according to state media Xinhua. …
Xi Appoints New Anti-Graft Enforcer in China’s Military, Replaces Air Force Commander
