China placed its most senior military officer and another top general under investigation for suspected “serious” disciplinary violations, extending a corruption push that has hollowed out the leadership of the nation’s military. Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”, the defence ministry said in a short announcement on Saturday. Both generals sit on the Central Military Commission (CMC), China’s top military body, with Zhang, 75, only ranking...
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China’s top general ousted in corruption investigation
China is investigating its two highest-ranking military officers, Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, for suspected "serious violations of discipline and law." The announcement was made by the defense ministry on Saturday. Both generals are members of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the nation's top military body.
Brian Rhoads,Raymond MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-01-26 · 09:18 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China is investigating its two highest-ranking military officers, Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, for suspected "serious violations of discipline and law." The announcement was made by the defense ministry on Saturday. Both generals are members of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the nation's top military body. Zhang, 75, is the second-highest ranking member of the CMC. This investigation is part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has significantly impacted the leadership of China's military. The probe's specific details and potential consequences remain unclear.
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Both generals sit on the Central Military Commission (CMC), China’s top military body.
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Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”.
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China placed its most senior military officer and another top general under investigation.
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