Summary
A recent anticorruption drive in China, led by President Xi Jinping, has targeted senior military officials, including General Zhang Youxia. This campaign is part of Xi's ongoing efforts to remove corruption from the military as China prepares for the 100th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army in 2027.
Key Facts
- At least a dozen military officers were absent from China's legislative meetings, as they are under investigation for corruption.
- General Zhang Youxia is one of the most notable figures caught up in this anticorruption effort.
- The anticorruption drive in China, known as an "unprecedented anticorruption storm," began in 2012.
- President Xi Jinping's crackdown focuses on both high-ranking "tigers" and lower-level "flies" in the Chinese military and government.
- Recent reports suggest that the anticorruption campaign has broadened to include operational commanders and members of the Central Military Commission.
- President Xi believes corruption weakens the military's effectiveness and aims to strengthen the People's Liberation Army.
- The campaign is in preparation for the military's 100th anniversary in August 2027.
- The recent investigations are part of a larger effort to modernize and improve the leadership of China's armed forces.
