Xu was a former vice chairman of Communist Party . Statement : State media characterized Xu as a big `` military tiger '' caught in the massive anti-graft campaign launched by President Xi , who is also the commander-in-chief . 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 . Was four of one senior members to be expelled from the ruling the Central Military Commission .
Xu was a former vice chairman of Communist Party . 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 . Was four of one senior members to be expelled from the ruling the Central Military Commission .