- China expelled two former top generals from the Communist Party, accusing them of political disloyalty and taking massive bribes as President Xi Jinping presses ahead with a sweeping purge of the armed forces.
- Authorities accused Zhang Youxia, formerly the country’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, and ex-joint chief of staff Liu Zhenli of forming cliques, helping others get promotions and receiving huge payments, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Monday.
- Their cases have been transferred to military prosecutors.
China's military leadership faced a significant shake-up as former top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were expelled from the Communist Party for alleged disloyalty and corruption.2
President Xi Jinping is intensifying a campaign to purge the armed forces, targeting high-ranking officials accused of forming cliques and accepting bribes.
The official Xinhua News Agency reported that both generals were implicated in helping others secure promotions while receiving “huge” payments.
Their cases have now been handed over to military prosecutors, marking a critical step in Xi's broader strategy to consolidate power within the military and eliminate corruption.
This move reflects Xi's ongoing efforts to reshape the military's leadership and ensure loyalty amidst rising tensions both domestically and internationally.
The expulsion of such high-profile figures underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the lengths to which the government will go to maintain control over the armed forces.
As Xi continues to assert his authority, the implications of these actions could resonate throughout China's military and political landscape.
“The purge targets Xi Jinping's former vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and ex-joint chief of staff, signaling a deepening crackdown on military corruption. Their cases have been transferred to military prosecutors, indicating potential criminal proceedings.”
