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China Expels Two Generals for Corruption and Disloyalty

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 6:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

China expelled Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and the People’s Liberation Army.
The expulsions were framed as discipline enforcement for disloyalty, corruption and faction formation, with cases sent to military prosecutors.
State media said they abused positions to secure promotions for money and accepted prohibited gifts.

History

Historical Context

Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive, launched after the 18th Party Congress in 2012, has steadily targeted the PLA—from the 2014 expulsion of General Xu Caihou to the 2025 removal of Vice-Chairman He Weidong. In January 2026 the Central Military Commission placed former vice-chair Zhang Youxia and Joint Staff chief Liu Zhenli under investigation, part of a purge that has removed over 100 senior leaders since 2022.

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Story summary

China expelled Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and the People’s Liberation Army.
The expulsions were framed as discipline enforcement for disloyalty, corruption and faction formation, with cases sent to military prosecutors.
State media said they abused positions to secure promotions for money and accepted prohibited gifts.

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