Summary
China announced an investigation into two top military generals, Gen. Zhang Youxia and Gen. Liu Zhenli, for suspected serious breaches of discipline and law. This is part of a wider anti-corruption campaign led by President Xi Jinping, affecting China's military leadership. Experts suggest this may have implications for China's actions toward Taiwan.
Key Facts
- China is investigating Gen. Zhang Youxia, a top military figure, and Gen. Liu Zhenli.
- This affects the Central Military Commission, China's top military authority.
- President Xi Jinping is leading an anti-corruption campaign that has seen 200,000 officials punished since 2012.
- At least 17 PLA generals, including top commission members, have been removed since 2012.
- The recent changes leave only one original member of the Central Military Commission intact.
- China regards Taiwan as its territory and has increased military activities near the island.
- Experts believe these military leadership changes might impact China's strategy toward Taiwan in the short and long term.
