China's Military Shakeup: New Rocket Force Chief and Anti-Corruption Measures
TL;DR
China has appointed General Wang Houbin as the new chief of the PLA Rocket Force, responsible for the country's nuclear arsenal, following a corruption scandal that led to the investigation of former commanders. This move comes as part of an extensive shake-up, with both the commander and political commissar positions being replaced simultaneously.
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