China defence minister placed under investigation for corruption: Report

Beijing, 26/11: 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.

Dong is the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption, the FT reported, citing current and former US officials. China’s foreign and defence ministries did not immediately reply to Reuters .

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