China Expels Two Defense Ministers for Corruption

China’s ruling Communist Party has expelled former defense ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe over serious corruption allegations, according to state media reports. Li and Wei were accused of accepting bribes and leveraging their positions for personal gain, causing significant harm to the party and military. Li, who had disappeared from public view for months before his removal in October 2023, and Wei, who was replaced last March, were both stripped of their military ranks and party memberships. The expulsions are part of a broader anti-corruption campaign led by President Xi Jinping, which has resulted in the purge of numerous senior military officials. Both cases have been handed over to military prosecutors for further legal action.