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China expels top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from Communist Party
China has expelled two high-ranking military officers, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party following an anti-corruption investigation. Zhang, a former Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, was one of the country’s highest-ranking generals.
According to official reports from Xinhua, the investigation found that both men committed serious violations of political, organizational, and integrity disciplines. Specific allegations include accepting “exceptionally large sums of money,” using their positions to facilitate promotions for others, and forming political cliques. The authorities also cited failures in supervising family members and subordinates.
In addition to being expelled from the Party, both men have been stripped of their military status and their positions as delegates to the 20th CPC National Congress. Their cases are being transferred to military prosecutors for potential criminal prosecution. The decision follows months of investigation into suspected violations of discipline and law.
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Central Military Commission · Communist Party of China · Liu Zhenli · Xi Jinping · Zhang Youxia
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were involved in financial irregularities involving exceptionally large sums of money. www.infobae.com · hongkongfp.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The investigation found the generals formed cliques and used their positions to assist others with job promotions. www.infobae.com · news.enorth.com.cn · hongkongfp.com · www.stheadline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been expelled from the military. news.cnyes.com · news.enorth.com.cn · www.stheadline.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Communist Party has expelled Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the party. www.infobae.com · news.cnyes.com · news.enorth.com.cn · hongkongfp.com · www.stheadline.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The cases of Zhang and Liu will be transferred to military prosecutors for review and prosecution. www.infobae.com · news.cnyes.com · news.enorth.com.cn · hongkongfp.com · www.stheadline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The two generals' status as delegates to the 20th CPC National Congress has been terminated. news.cnyes.com · news.enorth.com.cn · www.stheadline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The expulsion of the two officials is subject to ratification by a plenary session of the Central Committee. www.infobae.com · hongkongfp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The generals were accused of violating political, organizational, integrity, and work discipline. news.cnyes.com · news.enorth.com.cn · www.stheadline.com