China investigates top general Zhang Youxia in rare purge of senior military leaders

China has confirmed investigations into two senior military leaders, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, as part of Xi Jinping’s ongoing purges framed as anti-corruption within the People’s Liberation Army. The probes, described as suspicion of “serious violations of discipline and law,” are internal Communist Party disciplinary actions rather than indictments by independent courts and often precede expulsion and later prosecutions #ZhangYouxia #LiuZhenli

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China announced investigations into Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli for “serious violations of discipline and law.”
The actions were taken after deliberation by the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee and reported by Xinhua.
These probes are internal party disciplinary measures, not equivalent to Western legal indictments.
Both men held senior roles in the Central Military Commission with oversight of operations and Taiwan-related readiness.
Observers say the purges fit a pattern under Xi Jinping that blends anti-corruption efforts with political consolidation.