China removes generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli
By The BriefBrief
China has formally removed former senior officers Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli as members of the supreme military command. The two generals, investigated for alleged discipline violations since January, were stripped of their positions on the Central Military Commission at a meeting of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee on Friday.
WHO:China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee; Central Military Commission
WHAT:Removed former senior officers Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from top positions on the Central Military Commission
WHEN:Aug 28, 2026
WHERE:China
WHY:They were investigated for alleged discipline violations.
