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Zhang Youxia

Zhang Youxia
Zhang Youxia
The latest news on Chinese politician Zhang Youxia, including political stories and updates.
Born
Jul 1950
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Politics, Military
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Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of China
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Putin seeks cooperation with China on military satellites, prospective weapons

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PLA will ‘show no mercy’ against Taiwan independence moves, top general says

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General Zhang Youxia, first vice-chairman of the PLA’s Central Military Commission, addresses a weapons and equipment meeting in Beijing. Source: CCTV
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