Wang’s return good sign for S. Korea-China ties: experts
Korea HeraldAPR 2023
This major reshuffle was necessary because many formerly reputable senior generals have degenerated into corrupt officials after moving to Beijing and engaging with defense-related companies. Entering its second decade, Xi's far-reaching anti-corruption campaign has kept rolling and he remains fully committed to tackling this issue at all levels.
China’s government often uses corruption as an excuse for purging those it deems to be not loyal enough to the Community Party. Once Foreign Minister Qin Gang disappeared, it was only a matter of time before this type of military shake-up would happen.