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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The upcoming Chinese military purges…: what is behind Xi's moves

China's recent investigation into a prominent general has raised questions about Xi Jinping's power strategies and potential political rivalries.

Feb 16 • 11:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

CIA Releases Video to Recruit Agents from the Chinese Military

The CIA has released a new video aimed at potential informants in the Chinese military, coinciding with a high-profile military investigation in China.

Feb 12 • 17:02 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s military vows to improve scrutiny of training after fall of Zhang Youxia

The People’s Liberation Army aims to enhance the oversight of military training to address issues of inauthenticity and improve combat readiness following corruption investigations involving senior generals.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

When leaders dismiss generals, one should pay attention

The article discusses the recent dismissal of General Zhang Youxia, the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, highlighting the unusual political implications of such a move by President Xi Jinping.

Feb 6 • 10:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The military purge in China: political authority vs. professional judgment

International media reported on the fall of generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, highlighting the tension between political authority and military professionalism within China's Communist Party.

Feb 4 • 21:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Political thriller in China: why Xi Jinping got rid of his most loyal and powerful general

Xi Jinping took one of the boldest internal political moves by ousting and arresting top general Zhang Youxia, alongside second-in-command general Liu Zhenli, marking a significant shift in China's military elite.

Feb 4 • 20:04 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

What does the fall of PLA top brass Zhang Youxia say about Beijing’s Taiwan plans?

Investigations into Zhang Youxia and the PLA's leadership have sparked concerns regarding China's military readiness and its implications for Taiwan operations, though experts believe any impact may be temporary.

Feb 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After the Accusation of the Highest Ranking Officer.. Chinese Newspaper: Military Development is Related to Holding Corruption Accountable

A Chinese military newspaper stated that the investigation into General Zhang Youxia, the nation's highest-ranking officer, will help eliminate obstacles to enhancing the military's capabilities by addressing corruption.

Feb 2 • 19:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

China's aggression against Taiwan: Xi Jinping removes the last obstacle

Xi Jinping's recent removal of General Zhang Youxia, a close ally, has eliminated internal dissent that might hinder actions against Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory.

Feb 2 • 18:05 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Zhang Youxia investigation to end ‘watered-down’ capability of China’s military: PLA Daily

The PLA Daily reports on an investigation into high-ranking officials, including Zhang Youxia, aiming to strengthen China's military capabilities by addressing corruption.

Feb 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Nuclear Betrayal and Taiwan: The Purge Leaving the Chinese Army with No Leadership Other than Xi

The mysterious disappearance of General Zhang Youxia, a powerful ally of Xi Jinping, diminishes Beijing's military capacity and raises speculation about the regime's stability.

Feb 2 • 05:41 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Was General Zhang Youxia one of the ‘big rats’ eating China’s military budget?

The PLA Daily criticizes corrupt practices within the military, linking them to weakened combat readiness and suggesting that General Zhang Youxia may be among those responsible.

Feb 1 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s military redoubles corruption fight in wake of Zhang Youxia’s downfall

China's military is intensifying its anti-corruption efforts following the downfall of senior official Zhang Youxia, asserting that such measures will enhance rather than detract from their combat capabilities.

Jan 31 • 12:56 UTC

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