China.Table Talk of the Town People's Liberation Army

Power struggle at the top of the military: Nuclear weapons data leaked to the US?

Corruption, intrigue and allegations of leaking secrets. China’s purge wave in the military has brought down the top general. How combat-ready is the People’s Liberation Army?

Andreas Landwehr

25. January 2026

Andreas Landwehr

25. January 2026

China’s top military officer Zhang Youxia was a close confidant of Xi Jinping. (imago/sna)

Last updated: 25. January 2026

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Power struggle at the top of the military: Nuclear weapons data leaked to the US?

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