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China expels 2 top military leaders accused of corruption from the ruling Communist Party

Military purge reaches top commanders.

China expelled two of its most senior military officers, Gen. Zhang Youxia and Gen. Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party following a corruption investigation. State media said they were accused of disloyalty, abusing their positions to influence promotions, and accepting large sums of money and gifts. Their cases have been referred to military prosecutors as part of a broader crackdown on corruption within the armed forces. The move aligns with Xi Jinping’s push to enforce strict loyalty and discipline among top military leaders.

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https://apnews.com/article/china-military-purge-zhang-youxia-xi-jinping-b11fa1db1c343f11cdbd1a47184fe608