Chinese Minister Dong Jun's fate unclear as differing accounts emerge on corruption investigation
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Idrees Ali and Laurie Chen WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -The fate of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remained unclear on Wednesday, as two U.S. officials told Reuters that he was being investigated for corruption while another urged caution.
China's Defense Minister Dong Jun under Investigation for Corruption
TEMPO.CO, Beijing - China Defense Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top ranks of the People's Liberation Army, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Chinese defence minister Dong Jun’s fate unclear as differing accounts emerge on corruption investigation
When asked about the FT report, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said it was “chasing shadows”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China's defence minister Dong Jun under investigation for corruption: Report
If confirmed, Dong would be the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption.
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China's foreign ministry, responding to a question about a report saying the Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, said on Wednesday that it was "just shadow-chasing".
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China Defence Minister Placed Under Investigation for Corruption, FT Reports
Dong is the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption, the FT reported, citing current and former U.S. officials. His predecessor, Li Shangfu,
China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption
He is the third consecutive serving or former defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption. Dong succeeded General Li Shangfu, who was ousted after just seven months in the job. Both men were appointed by President Xi Jinping.
China defence minister Dong Jun under investigation for corruption, FT reports
China Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top ranks of the People's Liberation Army, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
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