China’s top ranking general under investigation for alleged violations amid ongoing purge of leadership
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China's Defence Ministry confirmed that General Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a close ally of President Xi Jinping, is under investigation for alleged serious violations of discipline and law. Liu Zhenli, chief of staff of the CMC's joint staff department, is also being investigated. The Wall Street Journal reported that Zhang is accused of leaking nuclear weapons information to the US and accepting bribes. This investigation is part of an ongoing anti-corruption purge targeting senior military leadership, which began in 2012 and intensified in 2023 with the targeting of the Rocket Force. Zhang's removal is significant, as he is a member of the Politburo and one of the few officers with combat experience. Foreign diplomats and security analysts are closely monitoring the situation due to Zhang's close ties to Xi and the CMC's importance in military modernization and operations.
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