China jails former defence official for decade over corruption

The court judgment arrives as Beijing intensifies its anti-graft campaign, aiming to tighten control over the nation’s sensitive military supply chains. By removing figures like Zhang, authorities signal that no level of the defence apparatus is exempt from the current crackdown on illicit financial activities. This prosecution serves as a stark warning to other officials operating within the intersection of government procurement and private industry, where the misuse of regulatory authority has long been a focal point for state investigators.