China Places Top Military General Under Investigation
China has placed one of its highest-ranking military officers under investigation for alleged serious violations of discipline and law, according to official statements. The move marks one of the most significant actions against the senior leadership of the People’s Liberation Army in recent years.
Role and position
The officer under investigation serves as vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, the top command body of China’s armed forces, and is considered one of President Xi Jinping’s closest military aides. The position places the general at the very top of China’s military hierarchy.
Part of wider anti-corruption drive
The investigation is the latest in a series of high-profile probes under President Xi’s long-running anti-corruption campaign, which has increasingly targeted senior figures within the military. Chinese authorities have not disclosed specific details of the alleged misconduct.
Broader implications
The probe comes as China continues an aggressive push to modernise its military and tighten political control over the armed forces. Such investigations often lead to removal from office and loss of party membership if charges are upheld.
