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China's military faces leadership gap after probe of top general Zhang Youxia — I.insider.com

China's military faces leadership gap after probe of top general Zhang Youxia

This past weekend China's defense ministry announced investigations into Gen. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, the commission's joint staff chief, deepening a sweeping anti-corruption purge that has removed dozens of senior officers and raised questions about combat readiness, Business

Xi’s military purge may set back his Taiwan ambitions — Static01.nyt.com

Xi’s military purge may set back his Taiwan ambitions

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has ousted top generals — including Gen. Zhang Youxia, placed under investigation last week — a purge that secured his control of the military but left a hollowed-out command structure, according to a New York Times analysis published Jan. 29, 2026. The removal of General Zhang and

Xi’s purge of top generals may set back his Taiwan ambitions — Static01.nyt.com

Xi’s purge of top generals may set back his Taiwan ambitions

China’s leader Xi Jinping has eviscerated the People’s Liberation Army’s high command by placing Gen. Zhang Youxia under investigation last week, a move reported on Jan. 29, 2026, that followed the ousting of other senior officers including Gen. Liu Zhenli. The two generals were accused of “grave

China’s top general Zhang Youxia placed under investigation amid power struggle — I.guim.co.uk

China’s top general Zhang Youxia placed under investigation amid power struggle

China’s highest-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, and fellow Central Military Commission member Liu Zhenli were placed under investigation, the defence ministry announced on Saturday. Zhang is vice-chair of the Central Military Commission and the second-most powerful figure in the People’s Liberation Army after Xi Jinping. The ministry said the

Xi ousts top Chinese general Zhang Youxia in sweeping military purge — Static01.nyt.com

Xi ousts top Chinese general Zhang Youxia in sweeping military purge

President Xi Jinping pushed out Gen. Zhang Youxia, the Chinese military’s chief deputy, in a surprise move this weekend, part of a widening purge of senior officers that has alarmed observers. Xi’s decision also removed another top general and left the Central Military Commission with only two members:

China’s military vice chairman Zhang Youxia placed under investigation — Static01.nyt.com

China’s military vice chairman Zhang Youxia placed under investigation

China’s defense ministry said Saturday that Gen. Zhang Youxia, a senior military leader long seen as a trusted deputy of Xi Jinping, is under investigation for unspecified breaches of laws and political discipline. Zhang, 75, was vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and was tapped by Xi to

Top PLA vice chairman Zhang Youxia placed under investigation, state media says — Static01.nyt.com

Top PLA vice chairman Zhang Youxia placed under investigation, state media says

China’s defense ministry announced over the weekend that Gen. Zhang Youxia, long viewed as a close deputy to Xi Jinping, is under investigation for unspecified breaches of laws and political discipline, state media and official outlets said. Zhang, 75, was once seen as one of Mr. Xi’s most

China’s top general Zhang Youxia placed under investigation by defence ministry — I.guim.co.uk

China’s top general Zhang Youxia placed under investigation by defence ministry

China’s defence ministry has confirmed that Zhang Youxia, vice‑chairman of the Central Military Commission and a close ally of president Xi Jinping, is under investigation, the ministry announced on Saturday. The announcement also named Liu Zhenli, chief of staff of the CMC’s joint staff department, as under

Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia Placed Under Investigation — Static01.nyt.com

Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia Placed Under Investigation

China’s highest-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, has been placed under investigation and accused of "grave violations of discipline and the law," the country’s Defense Ministry announced on Saturday. The ministry gave no details about the alleged misconduct. General Zhang is vice chairman of the Central Military Commission,