Anonymousabout 2 hours ago
A Chinese military court sentenced former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve on May 7, 2026, the harshest penalties imposed on senior military officials since Xi Jinping launched his anti-corruption campaign in 2012. The sentencings cap a sweeping purge that has removed an estimated 200 senior PLA officers, disrupted China's defense industry, and raised questions about whether the campaign serves rule of law or political consolidation — with significant implications for military readiness ahead of Beijing's 2027 modernization deadline.