China’s military reshuffle: Beijing expels 9 army officials including 4 generals from parliament

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China has undertaken a significant reshuffle in its military parliament, expelling nine officials including four generals from the army’s strategic missile unit, following the appointment of a new defence minister. The changes include the removal of five individuals from the secretive Rocket Force, with former commander Li Yuchao implicated in a corruption investigation. This restructuring is part of a series of high-level moves in the military since the abrupt dismissal of Defence Minister Li Shangfu in October. The People’s Liberation Army has not disclosed specific reasons for the removals, marking the first time branches like the Air Force and Navy...