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China’s Military Scientist Liu Guozhi Removed Amid Controversy

3/20/2026

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Liu Guozhi, a former high-ranking scientist in the Chinese military, has been removed from the website of China's top national research institute.
Liu, 65, served as head of the science and technology commission of the Central Military Commission until the early 2020s.
He was elected to the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2009 and is recognized for his expertise in high-power microwave weapons.
Liu graduated from Tsinghua University in 1983 and earned his master's and doctoral degrees by 1992.
His removal has prompted discussions among Chinese bloggers.

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Liu Guozhi, a former high-ranking scientist in the Chinese military, has been removed from the website of China's top national research institute.
Liu, 65, served as head of the science and technology commission of the Central Military Commission until the early 2020s.
He was elected to the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2009 and is recognized for his expertise in high-power microwave weapons.
Liu graduated from Tsinghua University in 1983 and earned his master's and doctoral degrees by 1992.
His removal has prompted discussions among Chinese bloggers.