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China’s top general under investigation for alleged violations amid corruption crackdown

asia pacificJanuary 26, 2026
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China’s top general under investigation for alleged violations amid corruption crackdown
Zhang Youxia, long seen as Xi Jinping’s closest military ally, reportedly accused of leaking nuclear secrets to USChina’s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general – a ...

Zhang Youxia, long seen as Xi Jinping’s closest military ally, reportedly accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US

China’s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general – a close ally of Xi Jinping – was placed under investigation for “suspected serious violations of discipline and law”.

Zhang Youxia is the joint vice-chairperson of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the ruling body of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Second only to Xi in the military command structure, Zhang has long been seen as the Chinese president’s closest military ally.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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