Beijing has deepened its crackdown on corruption in its armed forces over the past year amid fears that it may affect China's ability to wage war.

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top ranks of the People's Liberation Army, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Dong is the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defense minister to be investigated for alleged…

If confirmed, Dong would be the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption.