China Suspends Military Official Amid Corruption Probe

Admiral Miao Hua, a senior official in China's Central Military Commission (CMC), has been suspended pending an investigation into 'serious violations of discipline,' a term often used to imply corruption. This move is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign within China's armed forces initiated by President Xi Jinping. The suspension follows a series of similar actions against other high-ranking military officials, including former Defense Ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe, who were removed and expelled from the Communist Party for corruption-related charges. Meanwhile, reports of the current Defense Minister Dong Jun being under investigation have been denied by Chinese officials. Analysts suggest that these actions highlight ongoing efforts to eradicate graft and strengthen military readiness. The anti-graft campaign is believed to be crucial for maintaining China's defense capabilities, especially in light of its strategic interests in the East China Sea.