Top Chinese generals investigated for alleged corruption
China has announced that two top military officials are under investigation for suspected corruption. Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are accused of “serious violations of discipline and the law,” according to the defence ministry. The move is part of a broader anti-graft campaign led by Xi Jinping since he became president. The crackdown has led to the removal and investigation of several high-ranking military figures.
What we know
- Zhang Youxia is the senior vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and a member of the Politburo.
- Liu Zhenli serves as chief of staff of the CMC’s joint staff department, overseeing combat planning.
- Both officials reportedly missed an official meeting chaired by Xi Jinping, fueling speculation about the probe.
- In October, China announced corruption investigations into nine military officials, expelling two top generals.
- Former defence ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe have also been expelled from the Communist Party and investigated for corruption.
