China expels 16 generals, corporate chiefs in expanded PLA anti-graft purge

Beijing's fifth plenum communique confirms a widening anti-corruption campaign within the PLA and defense industry, naming 16 generals and corporate executives for expulsion. This extends a pattern of purges under Xi Jinping, signaling continued consolidation of control over military and defense sectors. The scale and seniority of those targeted suggest a significant internal shake-up with potential implications for military leadership stability.

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