China’s Ministry of Defence is investigating General Zhang Youxia for serious violations of party discipline and law, marking a significant purge in the military. Zhang, a close ally of President Xi Jinping, is the latest in a series of high-level military purges under Xi’s anti-corruption campaign. Speculation surrounds the reasons for Zhang’s downfall, with rumors of coup plots and passing nuclear secrets to the US. The swift announcement and language used suggest a personal motivation for Xi, raising questions about his power and potential military ambitions, particularly in relation to Taiwan.
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