Analysis: Xi Jinping purges his conduit to party elders

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has purged Zhang Youxia, the top uniformed officer of the People's Liberation Army who has long been seen as one of Xi's most trusted allies within the military. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

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Loss of Gen. Zhang Youxia could hollow out China's military

KATSUJI NAKAZAWA

January 29, 2026 04:00 JST

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