China investigates top general Zhang Youxia in rare purge of senior military leaders

China has launched investigations into senior PLA leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli for alleged “serious violations of discipline and law,” continuing a series of high-profile purges under Xi Jinping framed as anti-corruption. The report highlights the political nature of such probes, the leaders’ roles in military operations including around Taiwan, and the typical outcomes of Party disciplinary actions, with no details indicating a cybersecurity incident.