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Wei Fenghe

Wei Fenghe
The latest news and top stories on Wei Fenghe. A retired general, he served as China's State Councillor and Minister of National Defence from 2018 to 2023, having previously commanded the PLA Rocket Force, overseeing China's nuclear arsenal. His career highlights include military diplomacy and a strong stance on national sovereignty. Recently, he was expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and stripped of his general rank following an investigation for corruption, including accepting bribes and seeking improper benefits. Accusations also suggest "betraying loyalty," implying potential compromise by a hostile force. His case has been transferred for criminal prosecution.
China’s Communist Party

Top PLA Air Force duo miss key military event led by Xi as graft fight rolls on

Generals Chang Dingqiu and Guo Puxiao were not present at PLA promotions ceremony on Monday, footage broadcast by CCTV shows.

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Xi promotes PLA commanders overseeing Taiwan Strait, Beijing to full general

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How Xi’s ongoing battle against PLA corruption shapes China’s military future

The fight against graft in the armed forces is set to become one of the national priorities for the next five years.

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