China’s top uniformed officer Zhang Youxia among 2 generals placed under investigation

Top Chinese military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been placed under investigation for suspected “serious” disciplinary violations, according to the Ministry of National Defence. Zhang is the first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), China’s top military command body headed by President Xi Jinping, while Liu is chief of its Joint Staff Department. Zhang’s position as CMC No 2 after Xi makes him the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the Chinese...