Military probes graft in construction projects

Two senior officers handed over to prosecutors; new rules to be issued

The military has launched a probe into building projects and property management and is moving closer to establishing long-term regulations for military construction as part of China's sweeping anti-graft drive.

The probe, begun this month, was closely followed by the military's announcement on Tuesday that two senior officials were removed for "serious discipline violations", common wording in corruption cases. It is the first time that a senior member of the armed police force has been named publicly as a suspect.