China's Top General Investigated for Leaking Nuclear Secrets, Bribery

• General Zhang Youxia, China's highest-ranking uniformed officer and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), is under investigation.
• Allegations include leaking sensitive nuclear weapons information to the US, accepting bribes for promotions, and forming political cliques.
• The probe also involves General Liu Zhenli, chief of staff of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department, for "serious violations of discipline and law."
• This investigation is part of President Xi Jinping’s broader anti-corruption drive to enforce party discipline ahead of the PLA’s 100th anniversary.
• Experts suggest the removal of such senior officers could temporarily impact military readiness but reinforces Communist Party authority.

Why It Matters: China's top general faces investigation for nuclear leaks and corruption, signaling a major shake-up in the military.