- China has expelled General Zhang Youxia and General Liu Zhenli from the military over allegations of disloyalty, corruption, and serious violations of law.
- General Zhang Youxia, who was second only to President Xi Jinping in the military hierarchy, was accused of leaking sensitive PLA nuclear weapons data to the US .
- General Liu Zhenli was accused of violating political rules, forming self-serving cliques, and accepting exceptionally large bribes.
- The expulsions mark one of the most dramatic purges in China 's military, with more than 100 senior officers removed since 2020 to ensure absolute loyalty.
- The removals come just two days before Xi Jinping travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump for a three-day state visit.
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