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China investigates former top general Zhang Youxia for alleged espionage and bribery, part of a major military anti-corruption drive.
In January 2026, China’s former vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, General Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive nuclear weapons information to the United States and accepting bribes, including in exchange for promoting officers, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal citing unnamed sources.
The probe, part of a broader anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping, has led to the removal of multiple top military officials, with authorities seizing devices from officers linked to Zhang and Liu Zhenli, another general under scrutiny.
While the Chinese Defense Ministry confirmed the investigation into "serious violations" without detailing the allegations, no official confirmation of the espionage claims has been issued.
The case marks one of the most significant military purges in China since the Mao era and has raised concerns about military readiness and internal loyalty, particularly amid heightened U.S.-China tensions.
China investiga al ex general de alto rango Zhang Youxia por presunto espionaje y soborno, parte de una importante campaña militar contra la corrupción.