The fate of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remained unclear on Wednesday as two US officials claimed that he was being investigated for corruption while another urged caution. The Financial Times first reported that Dong was being investigated as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top ranks of the People’s Liberation Army. One US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told news agency Reuters that a Chinese investigation into its strategic rocket forces had expanded to other issues in the military and procurement.
The official added that the investigation into Dong was significant because Chinese President Xi Jinping had appointed Dong himself. But another senior US official, also speaking on the condition of anonymity, urged caution on reports about his investigation without offering details on whether the report was accurate.
