Xu was a former vice chairman of the Central Military Commission . After becoming the head of the Communist Party in late 2012 , Xi banned official extravagance -- from banquets to year-end gifts -- and vowed to target `` tigers and flies '' alike in his fight against corruption when describing his resolve to spare no one regardless of their position . Statement : He took advantage of his position to promote others and take bribes . Xu is the most senior military leader to face corruption charges in recent memory . Comment:
Xu was a former vice chairman of the Central Military Commission . Statement : He took advantage of his position to promote others and take bribes . Xu is the most senior military leader to face corruption charges in recent memory . Comment: