China’s top uniformed officer Zhang Youxia among 2 generals placed under investigation

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by William ZhengJanuary 24, 2026 at 08:16 AM

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Two high-ranking Chinese military leaders, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, are under investigation for suspected “serious violations of discipline and law,” according to the Ministry of National Defence. The announcement was made Saturday evening. Zhang is the first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), China’s top military command body, making him the highest-ranking uniformed officer. Liu is the chief of the CMC's Joint Staff Department. The decision to investigate Zhang and Liu was made after deliberation by the CPC Central Committee, the Communist Party's highest decision-making body. Zhang is also a member of the Politburo, the party’s center of power.

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