China Expels Top General He Weidong and Eight Military Officials in Major Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Oct 18, 2025 05:34 pm CST

China's Defense Ministry has announced the expulsion of Vice-Chair He Weidong of the Central Military Commission along with eight other senior military officials due to serious corruption allegations. The unprecedented purge targets some of the highest-ranking officers in China's military establishment just days before a major Communist Party meeting, highlighting President Xi Jinping's ongoing efforts to maintain discipline and loyalty within the armed forces.