China Launches Corruption Investigation into Defense Minister

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Beijing: China has initiated a corruption investigation against its Defense Minister, Dong Jun. Dong Jun is the third individual in this position to face an investigation, following his appointment in December as Minister of Defense. The investigation is part of a larger crackdown on corruption within the Chinese military, according to foreign media reports. The spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the ongoing investigations as akin to "chasing shadows" but provided no further details on the matter. Dong Jun, who was appointed as Defense Minister in December, follows the dismissal of his predecessor after just seven months in office. The investigation continues as part of China’s broader efforts to address corruption within the armed forces.