China investigates top general Zhang Youxia for discipline and law violations

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General Zhang Youxia, China's highest-ranking military officer and a close Xi Jinping ally, is under investigation for serious discipline and law violations. The announcement came from the Ministry of National Defence on January 24, stating the investigation was ordered by the CPC Central Committee. Zhang, a member of the Politburo and Vice Chairman of the CMC, is implicated alongside another CMC member, Liu Zhenli. Zhang, a "princeling" with combat experience, had previously appeared unaffected by Xi's anti-corruption campaign. The PLA Daily editorial emphasized no tolerance for corruption, suggesting Zhang and Liu betrayed trust and undermined Xi's authority.


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