Chinese Military Purge

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1. 21 Sep

   Liu Zhenli was also a CMC member and headed its Joint Staff Department.

   4 outlets · Times of India

Coverage 7 articles

• 23 Sep PLA chiefs’ downfall eliminated ‘political danger’, military mouthpiece saysThe People's Liberation Army (PLA) newspaper stated that the removal of PLA chiefs Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli was a significant victory against corruption, eliminating a major political risk. This move is framed as part of China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign led by President Xi Jinping through the Central Military Commission (CMC).South China Morning Post
• 21 Sep Xi purges top generals for 'disloyalty'China announced on Monday that it had dismissed two top generals for alleged disloyalty and corruption, continuing President Xi Jinping’s campaign against internal dissent within the military. The former CIA analyst quoted in the article suggests that these dismissals are aimed at reinforcing loyalty to Xi while discouraging factionalism among military leaders. China expert Minxin Pei predicts a period of weak…Semafor
• 21 Sep China expels generals accused of graft from Communist Party: state mediaOn 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…The Hindu
• 21 Sep China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist PartyChina has expelled two top military generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the Chinese Communist Party due to allegations of corruption and disloyalty. State-run Xinhua news agency reported that both were accused of forming cliques and factions within the party. The expulsions are part of President Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which has seen thousands of officials removed since its initiation…Al Jazeera
• 21 Sep Former top PLA generals expelled from Communist Party for factionalism and disloyaltyFormer top PLA generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party for factionalism and disloyalty. Both are accused of violating party discipline severely and suspected of serious duty-related crimes. Notably, Zhang was a member of the 24-member Politburo, while Liu served as a Central Military Commission (CMC) member and previously held the position of chief of its Joint Staff…South China Morning Post
• 21 Sep Xi's 'anti-graft' purge continues: Two senior generals expelled from CCP, Chinese militaryXinhua news agency reported on Monday that two high-ranking Chinese generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, have been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and the armed forces for serious violations including economic wrongdoing and political disloyalty. The men were accused of forming factions within the military and engaging in corrupt self-enrichment alongside neglecting their duties. This expulsion is part…Times of India
• 21 Sep Xi Jinping's closest military ally expelled from party, accused of corruptionChina has expelled two high-ranking military officers, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party due to alleged corruption involving "exceptionally large" sums of money. Zhang was seen as President Xi Jinping's closest military ally, while Liu held a key position in China’s Central Military Commission. The accusations against them include disloyalty, corruption, dereliction of duty, and forming cliques…ABC News (AU)

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