China formally removes former senior generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from positions on the Central Military Commission (CMC), according to state-linked reporting. The changes take place after both officers have been under investigation for alleged violations of discipline and law.
Investigations into Zhang and Liu were announced in January, with authorities citing suspected serious breaches. Multiple outlets report the removal is confirmed through a formal procedural step involving the National People’s Congress Standing Committee. Zhang, who previously served as CMC senior vice-chairman, is described by one outlet as the highest-ranking uniformed officer at the time of the change.
The outlets’ accounts align on the timing and basis for action: investigations begin in January, and the decision to strip CMC roles occurs later through an official resolution. Differences are mainly in additional biographical emphasis and detail, rather than the underlying facts of removal and investigation.
