Ex-Boss of China’s Major Weapons Firm Norinco Under Investigation

Ex-Boss of China’s Major Weapons Firm Norinco Under Investigation
Chinese military vehicles, carrying DF-26 ballistic missiles, drive past Tiananmen Square during a military parade in Beijing, China on Sept. 3, 2015. Andy Wong - Pool /Getty Images
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The Chinese regime’s anti-corruption watchdog announced on April 4 that Norinco’s former chairman was placed under investigation over corruption charges.

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection issued a notice, stating that Yin Jiaxu, the former party chief and chairman of China North Industries Group Corporation (officially abbreviated as Norinco), was placed under disciplinary review and investigation for alleged corruption.