In Xi’s China, Even the Mightiest General Can Fall

A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.

Purge of top Chinese general throws military into turmoil, raises questions about Taiwan

This is a reminder coming directly from President Xi Jinping, that political loyalty stands well before combat readiness,” one analyst told NBC News.

China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry

(Corrects Jan 24 story to remove incorrect reference to Zhang's Moscow visit in November as last public appearance in paragraph 7, adds December appearance) Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's most senior general is under investigation,

How a purge of China’s military leadership could impact the army and the future of Taiwan

China says it is investigating the army’s top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Gen.

As China purges top military general Zhang Youxia, the key theories around the extraordinary move

From Zhang’s influence posing a threat to Xi Jinping, to his possibly leaking nuclear weapons-related information to the US, to inefficiencies in Taiwan-related planning, a range of theories has been offered.

Questions swirl over Xi's "coup" against his Top General

Zhongnanhai, the Communist Party's political center, remains a black box after the ousting of China's most senior general.

China’s top general Zhang Youxia accused of leaking country’s nuclear weapons program to CIA

China’s top general has been accused of leaking nuclear secrets to the US and accepting bribes as President Xi Jinping purges the country’s senior military leadership.
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‘No absolute relationships’: What makes China’s probe of top general Zhang Youxia ‘unusual’ and ‘remarkable’?

China said on Saturday (Jan 24) that Zhang Youxia, top-ranked vice-chair of the Central Military Commission, is under investigation alongside fellow member Liu Zhenli. Analysts say it underscores how no one is immune in President Xi Jinping’s remaking of the military.
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China’s top general Zhang Youxia is under investigation for leaking nuclear secrets to the US. Here is why Taiwan is concerned

Taiwan is increasing its surveillance of China following a high-profile investigation into top military official Zhang Youxia, a close ally of Xi Jinping

Top China general Zhang Youxia accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US: WSJ

The 75-year-old general is also accused of accepting bribes for official acts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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‘Seriously trampled on’: PLA mouthpiece’s harsher rhetoric against under-probe generals signals political gravity, say observers

A stinging editorial published by the People’s Liberation Army Daily on Sunday (Jan 25) against Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli used wording that goes beyond how previous senior military purges have been framed,