21.01.2024, 21:55
Zitat:Water-Filled Missiles, Silo Problems Behind China Purge: Report
New reported details about Chinese corruption allegations raise questions about the country’s military readiness and modernization efforts.
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JOSEPH TREVITHICK
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PUBLISHED JAN 8, 2024 5:30 PM EST
Missiles filled with water and silo lids that don't work properly are among the corruption-related issues that have reportedly led to a major purge of Chinese military officials in the past year.
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Missiles filled with water instead of fuel and lids on silos that do not work properly were among the factors that led to the sacking of China's defense minister and a slew of other senior officials last year, according to a recent report. These issues, blamed primarily on corruption, have in turn reportedly rattled Chinese President Xi Jinping's confidence in his country's armed forces, including its ability to conduct major operations, such as an invasion of Taiwan. It also raises questions about the readiness of China's military and its broader modernization efforts.
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