Senior defence industry official Bian Zhigang put under investigation for ‘serious violations of discipline and law’
2-MIN READ2-MINAlbee Zhangin ShanghaiPublished: 6:30pm, 24 Jun 2026Senior Chinese defence industry official Bian Zhigang is under investigation for corruption, the latest high-profile target in Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on its military sector.
The CCDI is China’s top anti-corruption watchdog.
Bian has spent most of his career at SASTIND, the Chinese government agency responsible for coordinating the research, development and production of military equipment across the nuclear, aerospace, aviation, shipbuilding, armaments and electronics sectors, while driving the core capabilities of China’s defence industrial base.
01:05Leading Chinese cartographer detained in anti-corruption sweepBian was appointed deputy head at SASTIND in February 2024, and the announcement of his investigation came while he was still in the position. His profile was scrubbed from official websites after the investigation was announced.
