#defense-minist

#defense-minist

Xi Jinping is trying to curb corruption in the Chinese military to strengthen its fighting force

Several high-ranking officers have been dismissed and a naval commander has been appointed as defense minister [ more ]

China has appointed a naval commander as its defense minister, filling a vacancy left by the disappearance of the previous minister amid a corruption investigation.

The promotion of the naval commander may help alleviate uncertainty surrounding the high ranks of the Chinese military. [ more ]

China has appointed a new defense minister, Dong Jun.

The appointment is seen as a sign of China prioritizing the South China Sea as a geopolitical hotspot. [ more ]

China appoints Dong Jun as the new defense minister after months of uncertainty following the sacking of his predecessor

Dong's role will focus on engaging with the US military to lower the risk of conflict over Taiwan and the South China Sea [ more ]

Adm. Dong Jun has been appointed as China's new defense minister.

The previous appointee was removed without explanation. [ more ]