China’s most senior general—Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission—is under investigation. Once Xi Jinping’s closest military ally, Zhang is now facing allegations of leaking nuclear secrets to the US or selling military promotions for bribes. Beijing won’t confirm either, citing only “serious discipline violations.” But the implications are seismic. This purge cuts close to Xi himself, shaking trust in the PLA’s top brass. With eight generals ousted in 2025 and two defence ministers removed for corruption, China’s military is in turmoil—and the full extent of the damage is still unknown.
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