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Chinese generals face court over serious corruption charges
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China sacks nine senior generals over corruption

China has removed nine senior military officers, including two top generals, from their posts and the Communist Party over corruption charges within the armed forces. According to international media reports, among those dismissed is General He Weidong, vice chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) and a key member of the Politburo. His removal...

Chinese J-16 fighter jet intercepts foreign aircraft near China’s ADIZ (File Photo)
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Chinese J-16 intercepts foreign fighter jets near ADIZ

Beijing: Chinese media have reported that two foreign fighter jets were intercepted and forced out of China’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) J-16 fighter jets during a training exercise. According to a report by state broadcaster CCTV, the incident occurred last year and the foreign aircraft have not entered...