China Removes Two Senior Generals from Central Military Commission Amid Anti-Corruption Drive
China removed two senior military officers, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the state Central Military Commission following investigations into suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Zhang, the commission's vice chairman and a Politburo member, was the highest-ranking general after President Xi Jinping. Liu was chief of staff of the commission's Joint Staff Department. Their removal reduces the commission's active members from seven to two, reflecting Xi's ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the military.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (39/100). Lens Score 53/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 28 Aug, 11:48 am. Other outlets followed.