China Sacks Three Defence Lawmakers Amid Widening Probe into Top General Zhang Youxia

• Three senior Chinese lawmakers linked to the defence sector, Zhou Xinmin, Liu Cangli, and Luo Qi, have been removed from their posts.
• The dismissals are part of a widening investigation into General Zhang Youxia, a senior vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC).
• Zhang Youxia is accused of passing nuclear data to US authorities, accepting bribes for promotions, and forming political cliques.
• Another CMC member, Liu Zhenli, chief of staff of the Joint Staff Department, is also under investigation.
• These actions are seen as part of President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign to restructure the armed forces and reinforce loyalty.