Reported about 1 year ago
CNN reported on July 1, 2024, that with Beijing confirming the dismissal of former Defense Ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe for 'serious violations of political discipline and suspected bribery,' stripping them of military status and general ranks. This highlights President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption efforts inability to eradicate the various deceptive and corrupt behaviors that have emerged during the modernization of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The combat effectiveness of the PLA has come under scrutiny as fears arise around quality and reliability issues in the military procurement system.
Source: YAHOO