China’s senior-most general, Gen. Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for allegedly leaking China’s nuclear weapons data to the United States and accepting bribes for senior military promotions—according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal.

Zhang, once considered President Xi Jinping’s most trusted military ally, is accused of forming political cliques, abusing his authority within the Central Military Commission, and overseeing corruption inside China’s powerful military procurement system. The investigation also links Zhang to the promotion of former Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who was removed from office in 2023 and later expelled from the Communist Party.

The most explosive allegation revealed in a closed-door briefing: Zhang allegedly shared core technical information about China’s nuclear weapons program with the U.S. Evidence reportedly emerged from an investigation into Gu Jun, former head of the China National Nuclear Corporation, who is also under probe.

Analysts say this sweeping purge—one of the most aggressive since the Mao era—could significantly impact the People’s Liberation Army’s combat readiness, even as Xi consolidates control over China’s military amid tensions over Taiwan and U.S.–China relations.

This video breaks down the allegations against Gen. Zhang Youxia, why this purge is unprecedented in modern Chinese military history, what it means for China’s nuclear security and military readiness, and the broader political implications for Xi Jinping and Taiwan.

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