"China's Military Overhaul: Expulsions and Purge Signal Shifting Power Dynamics"

China has removed nine military officials from its National People's Congress in a significant reshuffle that follows the appointment of Dong Jun as the new defence minister. This move comes after the previous defence minister, Li Shangfu, was dismissed in October. The officials, including four generals from the strategic missile unit, were expelled without public explanation amidst a broader military overhaul and reports of a corruption probe within the Rocket Force, which manages China's nuclear weapons. The dismissals are seen as a confirmation of rumors about investigations into these officers.