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On September 21, 2026, China expelled two high-ranking military officers from the Communist Party following an investigation into serious violations of law and discipline, including corruption. Zhang Youxia, a vice chairman on the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli were accused of accepting large sums of money for personal gain and helping others with job promotions, among other offenses. This expulsion aligns with President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign and underscores the Communist Party's commitment to removing corrupt elements from its ranks, especially within the military hierarchy.

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On September 21, 2026, the Chinese Communist Party expelled two high-ranking military officers, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, for serious violations including corruption and disloyalty to the party. Zhang was previously seen as President Xi Jinping's closest military ally and held a senior position in the Central Military Commission (CMC), while Liu served as chief of staff of its Joint Staff Department. The pair were stripped of their positions earlier in August due to "serious violations of discipline and law," commonly implying corruption. Xinhua news agency reported that investigations revealed exceptionally large sums involved in their alleged misconduct, though specific details remain undisclosed. This expulsion underscores Xi's ongoing anti-corruption campaign and his efforts to consolidate power by eliminating potential rivals within the military hierarchy.

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One of them, Zhang Youxia, held the position of the more senior of the two vice chairmen on the Central Military Commission (CMC), making him China's highest-ranked general. However, the Defence Ministry said in January that Zhang and the second officer, Liu Zhenli, were "suspected of serious violations of discipline and the law", a common euphemism for corruption.

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2026-09-21 · The Hindu

China expels generals accused of graft from Communist Party: state media · assertive framing

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China expelled two high-ranking military officers from the ruling Communist Party on Monday (September 21, 2026), state media reported, months after it was announced they were being investigated for "serious violations of the law". asserted

they → expel → law

Zhang → hold → corruption

The announcement fit into the sweeping anti-graft drive that has defined President Xi Jinping's time in power — but Zhang's fall from grace in particular shocked observers, given his seniority and the perception he was close to China's leader. asserted

he → fit → leader

State news agency Xinhua shared details of their cases for the first time, saying they involved "exceptionally large sums of money". asserted

they → share → money

Top officials meeting in Beijing on Monday (September 21) "decided to expel" the two men from the Communist Party and transfer their cases to the military's legal organs "for review and prosecution", Xinhua said. asserted

Xinhua → meet → review

An investigation found Zhang and Liu had "become disloyal to the Party... and crossed red lines" by engaging in a list of offences including forming cliques and accepting huge sums of money for personal gain, Xinhua said. asserted

Xinhua → find → gain

The two men also "used their positions to help others in matters such as job promotion", Xinhua reported, citing the investigation. asserted

Xinhua → use → investigation

Monday's (September 21) decision "reaffirms the firm position that... there is absolutely no place for corrupt elements to hide within the military", Xinhua said. asserted

Xinhua → reaffirm → military

Last month, Zhang and Liu were stripped of their positions in the state CMC. asserted

Zhang → strip → CMC