This is a reminder coming directly from President Xi Jinping that political loyalty stands well before combat readiness,” one ...

China's highest-ranked military general’s purge leaves President Xi Jinping almost alone at the helm of the military. Despite ...

Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of the leader, Xi Jinping.

China says it is investigating the army’s top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Gen.

Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces, was removed ...

By Michael Martina, Trevor Hunnicutt and Mei Mei Chu WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Jan 28 (Reuters) - With the downfall of China's top ...

China's Defense Ministry says the military's top general is under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law.

The ouster of Gen. Zhang Youxia, who was second only to Xi Jinping in the military hierarchy, marks “the total annihilation ...

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.

China considers Taiwan its own territory and has threatened to take control of the island by force if necessary. China also ...