China Seeks Public Tips on Procurement Violations as PLA Rocket Force Purge Continues

Previous commanders of the Rocket Force were all taken down for corruption, and the position remains empty.

China Seeks Public Tips on Procurement Violations as PLA Rocket Force Purge Continues

TL;DR

  • The Chinese military is seeking public reports on procurement corruption within the Rocket Force.
  • This initiative is part of an ongoing purge within the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
  • All previous commanders of the Rocket Force have been removed from their positions due to corruption.
  • The military's procurement portal published a notice on Aug. 24 specifically addressing illegal procurement issues in the Rocket Force.
  • Information is being solicited from suppliers, experts, agencies, and military personnel involved in the Rocket Force's procurement.