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China removes top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from military command

China has formally removed two high-ranking generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the Central Military Commission (CMC). Both officers had been under investigation since January for alleged discipline violations. Their removal leaves the CMC with only two members, including President Xi Jinping, and follows commentary suggesting they betrayed the Communist Party's trust and undermined its control over the military. AI

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China removes top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from military command

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fan Chen ·

    China strips former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of top military positions

    Beijing has formally removed former senior officers Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli as members of China’s supreme military command. The two generals have been under investigation for alleged discipline violations since January and were officially stripped of their positions on the Ce…