China expels two high-ranking military officers from the ruling Communist Party, according to reports citing Chinese state media. The officials are Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli. The reports say the expulsions take place after the party announced earlier that both were under investigation for “serious violations of the law.”
State media, including Xinhua, provides additional case details for the first time, describing alleged misconduct involving “exceptionally large sums of money.” The articles note Zhang’s senior role, including his position as one of two vice chairmen on the Central Military Commission, while Liu also held a top military post. The outlets differ mainly in the amount of background and emphasis they provide, but they converge on the same outcome: the Party removes both generals following corruption-linked allegations.
Overall, the coverage reflects the Party’s disciplinary process—investigations followed by formal expulsion—alongside state-reported figures and descriptions of the suspected financial scale. The reports do not include independent verification or specific legal findings beyond the Party’s stated basis for action.
