China Ousts Two Ex-Defense Ministers From Party on Graft
- Both men took bribes, set a bad example, says state media
- President Xi’s campaign to clean forces rolls on after decade
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China’s ruling Communist Party expelled two former defense ministers on corruption charges, ending speculation over their fate after a spate of purges rocked the defense hierarchy.
The 24-man Politburo made the decision to oust Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe at a meeting on Thursday, according to state television. Both men took bribes, failed to cooperate with investigations and set a bad example, according to the report.