How a purge of China's military leadership could impact the army and Taiwan

China considers Taiwan its own territory and has threatened to take control of the island by force if necessary. China also ...

China experts raise alarms over Xi’s sweeping military purge

Military turmoil in China raises Taiwan invasion concerns as Xi Jinping removes senior officers. Analysts warn of growing ...

Xi Jinping takes sole operational control of army as China probes military leaders

The removal of Zhang and Liu reduces the CMC to its smallest size in history, leaving as its only members Xi, who heads the ...

China is purging its military leaders. Is this a step toward war?

Although officially, China is still committed to a policy of “peaceful reunification” of Taiwan, the de facto independent ...

In Xi’s China, Even the Mightiest General Can Fall

A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of ...

Purging of top general raises questions about China's war readiness

Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of the leader, Xi Jinping.

Diplomats Worry Xi’s Purge Will Curb Critical Contact With China

Xi Jinping’s purge of top Chinese generals has cost Western governments a key contact and deepened fears that the People’s ...

China's two most powerful soldiers under investigation: Inside the People's Liberation Army shake-up

China is investigating two high-ranking military officials, Gen. Zhang Youxia and Gen. Liu Zhenli, for alleged breaches of ...
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China’s stunning military purge

Analysts are calling it China’s biggest military purge in roughly half a century: President Xi Jinping has placed his second-in-command, China’s top general, under investigation. Shanshan Mei, who ...

China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry

(Corrects Jan 24 story to remove incorrect reference to Zhang's Moscow visit in November as last public appearance in ...