Event Brief
PLA generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli expelled
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: China’s Communist Party expelled former top PLA leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the party and the armed forces after a Politburo meeting on Monday, state media reported. The party accused them of factionalism and disloyalty, and both were also cited for severe violations of party discipline and suspected duty-related crimes.
WHO: Communist Party of China
WHAT: Expelled former PLA leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and the armed forces for alleged factionalism, disloyalty, and discipline violations.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026
WHERE: China
WHY: The Communist Party accused Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of factionalism and disloyalty, along with severe violations of party discipline and suspected serious duty-related crimes.
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