China has expelled a leading rocket scientist from its top political advisory body, the latest sign of a widening purge in the Chinese military’s missile force and aerospace contractors.
China expels Wang Xiaojun, prominent rocket scientist, from CPPCC Standing Committee for corruption. Wang led development of Long March 7 rockets and China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. Expulsion follows probe into corruption allegations against People s Liberation Army Rocket Force officials. Last month, nine senior generals, including Rocket Force officials, were dismissed from NPC. Anti-corruption drive led to downfall of several senior commanders in Rocket Force. Over a million officials punished in Xi s anti-corruption campaign.
China has expelled its leading rocket scientist Wang Xiaojun from its top political advisory body, signalling the communist state's widening purge from among the Chinese military's missile force and aerospace contractors.The Chinese People's .