China’s military redoubles corruption fight in wake of Zhang Youxia’s downfall

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Josephine MaJanuary 31, 2026 at 01:56 PM

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Two commentaries in the PLA Daily state that China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign will strengthen the military's combat effectiveness, not weaken it. The articles, published Friday and Saturday, highlight corruption as a major threat to military strength and warn against complacency. They emphasize the Communist Party's commitment to purging corruption, even at the highest levels, citing investigations into generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli as evidence. The commentaries argue that a strong anti-corruption drive leads to a stronger and more capable military. The location of these events is China.

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National Defence University 40% Liu Zhenli 60% Communist Party of China 70% Zhang Youxia ×280% People's Liberation Army (PLA) ×290% China 90%

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anti-corruption drive 100% military 90% combat ability 80% corruption 80% people's liberation army 70% pla daily 60% political risk 50% zhang youxia 40%

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