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China probes defence science deputy amid anti-corruption crackdown

6/25/2026

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China’s anti-graft watchdog announced on June 24 that Bian Zhigang, deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, is under investigation for disciplinary violations.
The probe is part of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive that has targeted senior officials, top generals and defence-industry executives.
Last month two former Chinese defence ministers received death sentences with a two-year reprieve for graft, highlighting the campaign’s severity.

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China’s anti-graft watchdog announced on June 24 that Bian Zhigang, deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, is under investigation for disciplinary violations.
The probe is part of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive that has targeted senior officials, top generals and defence-industry executives.
Last month two former Chinese defence ministers received death sentences with a two-year reprieve for graft, highlighting the campaign’s severity.