The fate of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remained unclear on Wednesday, as two U.S. officials told Reuters that he was being investigated for corruption while another urged caution.

Dong Jun, who assumed the role of defence minister in December 2023, succeeded Li Shangfu, who was removed from the post after just seven months.

The status of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remains shrouded in mystery as conflicting reports emerge about his involvement in corruption

China's foreign ministry, responding to a question about a report saying the Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, said on Wednesday that it was "just shadow-chasing".

Admiral Dong Jun, the international face of the PLA, has been in the job for just 11 months. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China's Defense Minister Dong Jun is under investigation in a sweeping anti-corruption probe targeting senior ranks of the People's

Citing current and former US officials familiar with the situation, The Financial Times reported that Dong is the latest official to be caught up in a broad crackdown on corruption in the country’s military.

Chinas anti-corruption drive has reached the highest ranks of its military, with Defence Minister Dong Jun becoming the latest figure under investigation.

When asked about the FT report, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said it was “chasing shadows”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A top Chinese military official has been dismissed while an investigation into "serious violations of discipline" takes place, Beijing said Thursday, the latest senior figure to fall in a sweeping