Conflicts in Iran and Venezuela raise questions about Chinese weapons as Beijing’s anti-corruption sweep shakes its military-industrial sector.Radar devices are displayed during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2025. Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images3/9/2026|Updated: 3/9/2026News AnalysisChina’s defense industry is facing mounting pressure from battlefield setbacks abroad and a sweeping anti-corruption purge at home, raising questions about the performance of Chinese-made weapons and the stability of the regime’s military-industrial sector.
Battlefield Failures, Internal Purges Put Pressure on Chinas Defense Industry
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