Key facts
- Zhao Xiaozhe, described as the Chinese navy's combat software guru, is no longer listed on the Naval University of Engineering's website.
- His removal from the official faculty list has led to speculation about his current status.
- Zhao was known for his work on advanced combat systems for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).
- Two successive heads of the Chinese military’s top science and technology commission have been removed from prestigious academic institutions without official announcement.
Zhao Xiaozhe, a key figure in the development of combat software for the Chinese navy, has been removed from the website of the Naval University of Engineering and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. His disappearance from official rosters has ignited speculation about his current whereabouts and the potential implications for China's military technology advancements.