🚀 Xi’s Military Purge. For months now, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been expanding his anti-corruption campaign within the Chinese military. According to Bloomberg, citing US intelligence, the military purge was triggered by the discovery of widespread corruption that undermined his efforts to modernize the armed forces. |
Here’s one example of corruption: |
Filling missiles with water instead of fuel. 🤦♂️ |
💧 Water-filled Missiles. Yes, you read that right. Corruption runs so deep in China’s Rocket Force and defense industry that missiles are water-loaded, not fuel-loaded. Plus, countless missile silos in western China have defective lids, hampering their launch efficiency. |
🚀 Combat Capabilities. That’s why US officials reckon Xi might hold off on major military moves for now. Perhaps it explains China’s preference for spy balloons over rockets in Taiwan’s airspace. |
🔍 Corruption Probe. Corruption in the People’s Liberation Army is shaking confidence in its prowess, especially the Rocket Force, and hindering Xi’s modernization plans. I mean, it is even believed that its aircraft carrier is more of a “theatrical” prop, rather than a functioning military asset. |
🎖️ Senior Officials. The anti-corruption campaign has caught numerous senior defense officials in its net over half a year, marking possibly China’s biggest military crackdown in recent times. You would think this would weaken Xi, but no. |
👑 Xi’s Firm Grip. Rather, his move to oust senior figures, including those he promoted, underscores his unyielding grip on the Party. It signals his commitment to bolster discipline, root out corruption, and gear up China’s military for long-term combat readiness. |
After all, his crusade against corruption marked the initial stage of his reign. He even declared war against corruption in his inaugural address in 2012. |
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