A serious scandal has erupted around one of the highest-ranking generals in the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and General Zhang Youxia. The Chinese Ministry of Defense announced yesterday that he has been brought under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and laws."
The editorial reports, citing The Wall Street Journal, that according to sources who participated in a high-level briefing and are familiar with the matter, Zhang Youxia is accused of transferring key technical information regarding China's nuclear weapons to the United States. It is stated that the discussion concerns the most confidential information related to the country's nuclear arsenal.
According to the sources, the accusations are not limited to disciplinary violations but also encompass information leaks that pose a direct threat to national security. For this reason, the scope and potential consequences of the investigation have caused particular concern in Chinese political and military circles.
It is noted that Zhang Youxia has held high positions in the Chinese People's Liberation Army for many years and is currently considered one of the key figures in the country's military decision-making as the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission. If the accusations are confirmed, this incident could be assessed as one of the biggest security scandals in Chinese military history.