Xi Jinping says army faces deep problems, no place for 'corrupt elements'

There must be no hiding place for corrupt elements in the army," Xi was quoted as saying at a military political work conference in China's Yanan.

China's President Xi Jinping said there were deep-seated problems in the army's politics, ideology, work style and discipline, state-run CCTV reported on Wednesday.

"There must be no hiding place for corrupt elements in the army," Xi was quoted as saying at a military political work conference in the northwestern city of Yanan.

The report said the conference took place from June 17-19, but did not specify when Xi spoke.