China's military has a leadership problem, and it's serious

The anti-corruption campaign inside the Chinese military has left a leadership gap.

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• China placed a top general under investigation, deepening a sweeping anti-corruption purge.
• Dozens of senior officers have been removed, thinning experience at the highest levels of command.
• The shakeup raises questions about combat readiness.

China's drive to modernize its military to rival the US armed forces is running...