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Xi Jinping replaces leaders of China's elite nuclear force

 Published: 12:06, 1 August 2023

Xi Jinping replaces leaders of China's elite nuclear force

China replaced two leaders of an elite unit managing its nuclear arsenal, triggering speculation of a purge.

General Li Yuchao who headed the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Rocket Force unit and his deputy had "disappeared" for months.

Former deputy navy chief Wang Houbin and party central committee member Xu Xisheng were named as replacements.

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