In a significant crackdown on corruption within its military establishment, China has placed its highest-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, and another senior official, Liu Zhenli, under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law. This move is part of a broader purge led by President Xi Jinping, who has taken sole operational control of the army. The investigation highlights intense scrutiny of military leadership, as Xi aims to consolidate power and eliminate corruption. The removal of these high-ranking officials signals a dramatic shift within the military hierarchy, leaving only Xi and his loyalists at the Central Military Commission.