The confirmation of an investigation into Miao Hua and his suspension marks the latest chapter in a growing corruption scandal engulfing China's military elites.
He is more powerful than China 's defence minister and was hand-picked for the role by Chinese President Xi Jinping.One of China 's most powerful military officials has been suspended and is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline", becoming the latest senior officer to be caught up in a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown.
China expert at London-based think-tank Chatham House, William Matthews, said it was a significant development and posed more questions about Mr Xi's political judgement. "The PLA is an essential tool for the Chinese Communist Party's power … and as chairman, it is essential for Xi Jinping's security to have loyalty in the PLA."
"If Miao Hua is eventually found guilty, the CMC chairman himself probably failed to size up the extent of corruption among China's military elites."The Financial Times reported this week that Mr Dong was being investigated as part of the wide-ranging anti-corruption investigation, citing current and former US officials.Mr Dong last week declined to meet with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at a meeting of ministers in Laos.
"It certainly calls into question how ready, from a command structure perspective, the PLA actually is for fighting a conflict."In June this year, former defence minister Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe were found guilty of corruption.At least nine people from the PLA and a handful of defence industry executives have been removed from the national legislative body since an anti-corruption purge began last year.
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