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China has excluded four high-ranking defense officials from the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference as part of an ongoing anti-corruption purge within the military, which has also impacted former officials in various public enterprises. This campaign is affecting key sectors, with at least 26 executives from defense suppliers facing investigations last year, resulting in declining revenues for major contractors. The Pentagon has noted that these purges could hinder the modernization objectives of the People's Liberation Army by 2027.