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PLA Targets Corruption to Strengthen Military and Party Loyalty

2/2/2026

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The People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s anti-corruption probe into top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli aims to boost military effectiveness by removing corrupt officials.
The PLA Daily says the measures will remove obstacles to development and strengthen Communist Party commitment.
Defence Ministry probes are part of a broader campaign launched by President Xi Jinping to fight graft within the Party.
Analysts say the purge could promote clean governance but may sideline political rivals.

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The People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s anti-corruption probe into top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli aims to boost military effectiveness by removing corrupt officials.
The PLA Daily says the measures will remove obstacles to development and strengthen Communist Party commitment.
Defence Ministry probes are part of a broader campaign launched by President Xi Jinping to fight graft within the Party.
Analysts say the purge could promote clean governance but may sideline political rivals.