China's then-Central Military Commission Vice Chairman General Xu Caihou salutes as he listens to national anthems during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington on Oct 27, 2009. Photo: REUTERS
1 Ton In Banknotes Found In Ex-Chinese Military Leader's Home -- Want China Times
Chinese investigators have found one metric ton of Chinese yuan and foreign currencies during a search of the home of Xu Caihou, former vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, amid an investigation of corruption, according to a report by Hong Kong's Phoenix Weekly.
When investigators opened the basement of Xu's 2,000-square meter luxury residency in Beijing, they found one ton of bills, including US dollars and euros, in addition of piles of valuable jades, emeralds, ancient paintings and calligraphy works, the report said.
The historic art was said to date as far back as the Tang Dynasty (618-907CE).
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More News On The Rise And Fall of Chinese General Xu Caihou
It Took 12 Trucks to Haul Away All the Cash This Corrupt Chinese General Hid in His Home -- Slate
Former top China military officer Xu Caihou hoarded cash, jade in basement -- Strait Times
Ex-Chinese military leader found with 1 ton of Chinese, foreign money -- Focus Taiwan
Xu Caihou has Only Been Charged with the Lightest of Crimes -- NTD
China's biggest 'military tiger' Xu Caihou confesses to taking bribes -- CNN
China to put decorated general on trial over corruption -- The Guardian
Xu Caihou’s Vast Network Of Relationships May Cause Big Cleansing In Military -- NTD
My Comment: It took 12 trucks to haul away the cash .... 12 trucks!!!! Unbelievable. Corruption in China is part of the culture .... so this is why I never thought that a top military leader would be targeted and removed for doing what everyone else in his position has been doing for years. But Chinese President Xi is clearly intent and determined to stamp out corruption at the top, and he has succeeded beyond his expectations because the fall of this top General is sending a chill throughout the Chinese military hierarchy.
Update #1: No kidding .... Xi Urges Serious Reflection on Xu Caihou’s Case -- CRIEnglish
Update #2: The list of charges that former General Xu Caihou's faces makes even my jaw drop .... Xu Caihou has Only Been Charged with the Lightest of Crimes (NTD).
Update #3: It should be noted that there is also another (possible) reason for the removal of General Xu Caihou and others like him .... there has been a history of disputes over policy between Chinese President Xi and some in the military for a long time (something that I pointed out last year).... Tensions Between China`s Generals And The Civilian Leadership? .... and this is an extremely effective way for President Xi to now get rid of his "opponents" and to assert civilian control.
2 comments:
The old "corruption charge" has been a power struggle favorite for since we've had history. Since usually in authoritarian regimes everybody does it, it's a convenient tool for removal. Also the "everybody does it" theme most likely includes Xi, as matter of fact I'd bet on it. Whatever is going on Xi had better win or he'll fall too. In his case they might include "big headedness" an old communist favorite I hadn't heard in awhile until Gorbachev resurrected it against Putin.
Don't anybody get all smug about democracy it has it's own, usually sex-scandals as pioneered by the French.
good time to declare war
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