Xi Jinping inspects much purged Rocket Force; calls for strengthening deterrence capabilities

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected a brigade of the military’s Rocket Force, emphasizing the need to strengthen deterrence and combat capabilities. The force, established in 2015 as part of Xi’s military overhaul, has been at the center of an anti-corruption campaign targeting top officials, with several key figures being sacked for alleged graft. Xi’s visit to the Rocket Force, which operates the country’s most powerful missiles, was significant due to ongoing purges and investigations within the military arm.

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