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In recent months, an extraordinary wave of purges has swept through China’s military-industrial complex, extending far beyond defense companies into elite academic institutions and the upper ranks of government.
China’s Defense Crackdown Spreads, Raising Questions About Military Readiness
Purges of executives and scientists follow a missile force scandal and the scrutiny of underperforming weapons systems.
Chinese military march in the street in Beijing on April 22, 2020. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
