China Xi Jinping Military Purge: Water instead of fuel in Beijing's nuclear missiles led to purge of Zhang Youxi? - India Today
China’s President Xi Jinping has launched a major purge within the People’s Liberation Army after serious corruption was uncovered in the country’s missile forces. Investigations revealed that fuel meant for nuclear missiles had allegedly been replaced with water, raising alarming questions about China’s military readiness. The scandal has led to the removal and arrest of several senior officials linked to the Rocket Force, which manages China’s strategic weapons. The revelations suggest deep-rooted corruption at high levels of the military, undermining trust in China’s defence systems. Xi’s response highlights his determination to tighten control over the armed forces and eliminate internal threats to national security. Analysts believe this crackdown could slow China’s nuclear modernisation plans while reshaping power structures within the military. The incident has also drawn global attention, as it exposes vulnerabilities in one of the world’s largest and most secretive military establishments.
The Key points
- China uncovered corruption in its elite missile forces
- Missile fuel was allegedly replaced with water
- Scandal affects China’s nuclear weapons readiness
- President Xi Jinping ordered a sweeping military purge
- Senior Rocket Force officials were removed or arrested
- Incident exposed systemic corruption within the PLA
- Xi aims to reassert control over the armed forces
- Military modernisation may face delays
- Power dynamics inside China’s military are shifting
- Global security analysts are closely monitoring the fallout
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