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Born
Jul 1950
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Politics, Military
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Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of China
Corruption in China
Zhang Youxia probe to end ‘watered-down’ military capability: PLA Daily
Investigation and in-depth political rectification to bring in new atmosphere and positive spirit, commentary in official military paper says.
2 Feb 2026 - 8:03PM
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Corruption in China
China’s military redoubles corruption fight in wake of Zhang Youxia’s downfall
31 Jan 2026 - 8:56PM
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South China Sea
China says Philippines is stoking tensions with Scarborough Shoal drill
30 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign
Former Inner Mongolia party chief, veterans minister investigated for corruption
Sun Shaocheng’s downfall is announced days after investigations into China’s top-ranking general Zhang Youxia.
30 Jan 2026 - 2:53PM
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Central Military Commission
‘Communist warrior’: China’s leaders pay tribute to late general Liao Xilong
Liao praised for his party loyalty just days after the downfall of the country’s top uniformed officer.
29 Jan 2026 - 11:08PM
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China-Russia relations
China and Russia to bolster defence ties to counter risks
Call marks first ministerial-level exchange between Beijing and Moscow since US raid on Venezuela and Trump’s stronger words on Greenland.
27 Jan 2026 - 10:47PM
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China’s Communist Party
China’s top general ousted in corruption investigation
The seven-seat Central Military Commission now only has two active members after the downfall of vice-chairman Zhang Youxia and fellow general Liu Zhenli.
26 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
SCMP Highlights
Thailand’s Chinese weapons haul, Blackpink in Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads
From a rapid rise in solo living to Blackpink shows with a Hong Kong flair, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
26 Jan 2026 - 2:18PM
China’s Communist Party
Why China’s swift ousting of Zhang Youxia is a warning from Xi on party purity
Seemingly risky move to oust two generals ahead of Communist Party congress and PLA centenary sends a message about anti-corruption drive.
26 Jan 2026 - 4:19PM
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China-Russia relations
Missile defence in focus as China, Russia generals pledge deeper cooperation
Zhang Youxia and Russian counterpart discuss collaboration ‘blueprint’ in Moscow as US pushes Golden Dome, nuclear weapons testing.
21 Nov 2025 - 7:32PM
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China’s fourth plenum
How Xi’s ongoing battle against PLA corruption shapes China’s military future
The fight against graft in the armed forces is set to become one of the national priorities for the next five years.
14 Nov 2025 - 9:54AM
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China’s fourth plenum
PLA urged to ‘live a tight life’ as top officials elaborate on 5-year plan
Senior Chinese general calls for cutting training, management and equipment support costs while improving procurement.
6 Nov 2025 - 5:00AM
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China’s fourth plenum
China’s top general vows to crack down on ‘fake loyalty’ and ‘two-faced men’
Zhang Youxia calls for military to eliminate ‘poisonous influences and long-standing problems’ and to accelerate weapons development.
5 Nov 2025 - 12:00PM
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China’s military
China will work with Singapore on regional stability, top military officer says
Beijing’s most senior general meets the Singaporean defence minister on the sidelines of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
18 Sep 2025 - 4:38AM
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China's military weapons
Will Chinese Z-10ME attack helicopters now power Pakistan’s military?
Social media posts suggest Pakistan has received a shipment of advanced aircraft similar to helicopter China has deployed near Indian border.
2 Aug 2025 - 10:00PM
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China's military weapons
Indonesia considers buying Chinese J-10 jets that played lead role in Kashmir
The country’s deputy defence minister Donny Ermawan Taufanto said the planes ‘meet our criteria and are affordable’.
5 Jun 2025 - 7:30PM
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Corruption in China
Chinese military leaders urge war readiness ahead of Lunar New Year
During visits to PLA units, top-ranked CMC vice-chairmen pledge to fight corruption and strengthen combat abilities.
27 Jan 2025 - 6:09PM
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China’s military drills
China and Pakistan talk security as they target terrorism against belt and road
Top Chinese military official meets Pakistani counterpart in wake of attacks against Chinese interests in the South Asian country.
28 Nov 2024 - 11:40PM
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China’s military
China, Saudi military cooperation on ‘fast track’ as top defence officials meet
Riyadh’s Khalid bin Salman holds meetings with China’s top generals during relations-building visit to Beijing.
26 Jun 2024 - 5:44PM
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Two Sessions 2024
Chinese general calls for crackdown on ‘fake combat capabilities’ in military
He Weidong’s message seen to be related to weapons procurement and problems with training.
11 Mar 2024 - 5:47PM
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Science
Does China need a data bureau to support its ever-growing satellite networks?
A CPPCC member has suggested the creation of an agency to coordinate information being gathered by the devices.
8 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM
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China’s military
How Beijing-hosted navy forum could take China-US military ties to a new level
The Western Pacific Naval Symposium will be held in Qingdao in April, the first time China has hosted for a decade.
1 Feb 2024 - 9:50AM
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China’s military
Chinese warships visit controversial Cambodian naval base for joint exercise
The vessels pictured at the Ream naval base are the first foreign warships known to have used a new facility built with the help of China.
6 Dec 2023 - 6:59PM
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US-China relations
Apec summit: risks of upset to ‘fragile stability’ as Xi, Biden prepare to meet
Both sides face multiple potential flashpoints with uncertainty likely to continue for ‘a very, very long time’, one analyst says
14 Nov 2023 - 2:51AM
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US-China relations
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US-China thaw raises hopes for military dialogue breakthrough
Top-level US-China military communication was halted after Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan last year. But there are now signs of a breakthrough, with concrete action towards renewed defence relations.
13 Nov 2023 - 5:30AM
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China-Russia relations
China admires Russia’s resilience, top PLA general tells Putin
General Zhang Youxia became the most senior PLA figure to visit since Russia was sanctioned over its invasion of Ukraine.
9 Nov 2023 - 11:24PM
Russia
Putin seeks cooperation with China on military satellites, prospective weapons
The Russian leader’s comments were made during a visit by General Zhang Youxia, China’s No 2 military official and vice-chair of the Central Military Commission.
9 Nov 2023 - 4:02AM
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China’s military
Security conference delegates suggest ways for US and China to build trust
Former Pentagon official Chad Sbragia suggests that Beijing should recognise other countries such as Japan have their own legitimate security concerns.
3 Nov 2023 - 7:10PM
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