Current status of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli

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Insider information: Current status of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli

Reporter : Ye Xiaofan / Editor: Fang Zhou / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0126/2339913.html

Multiple sources in Beijing revealed that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been secretly detained and are currently held in a high-security location in Changping District, Beijing, in complete isolation, with no contact from the outside world.

According to The Epoch Times, multiple sources indicate that the political characterization of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli is not simply a matter of disciplinary violations or illegal activities, but rather an allegation of "splitting the Central Military Commission," directly impacting the Chairman of the Central Military Commission's responsibility system and the attribution of supreme command. In the current political context within the military, this accusation signifies that the case has been elevated to the highest political level.

"Splitting the Party" and "splitting the Central Committee" are extremely rare political characterizations within the CCP, typically reserved for individuals deemed to pose a substantial threat to the highest power structure. Such characterizations are often not expressed in public documents but take effect directly at the internal disciplinary level, their true meaning needing to be confirmed through subsequent actions. The internal Party treatment of Zhao Ziyang after 1989 serves as a typical precedent.

Informed sources stated that the detention of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli triggered a rapid chain reaction within the military. Several mid- to high-ranking military officers were temporarily ordered to suspend their leave and remain on standby, with some scheduled trips canceled. The military's command, propaganda, and political stance systems were simultaneously tightened, and the overall atmosphere quickly shifted to a state of high tension.

Reports indicate that the various theater commands and services of the Chinese Communist Party have recently been disseminating the so-called "spirit of the Central Military Commission document," the core content of which is an internally extended version of the January 24th editorial in the *PLA Daily*, titled "Resolutely Win the Decisive, Protracted, and Overall War in the Fight Against Corruption in the Military." This document demands that the entire military "maintain a high degree of consistency with the Central Military Commission" in its political stance and actions, and that no deviation be tolerated.

Several military sources pointed out that it is rare in recent military purges for the Central Military Commission's official newspaper to preemptively set the tone and quickly enforce a unified political stance internally, even in the early stages of the case. This suggests that the political characterization of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli has already been determined by the highest levels, and the subsequent investigation is more akin to an execution procedure following a predetermined conclusion.

Analysts point out that Zhang Youxia, 74, is not a typical power contender, but his long-accumulated military connections and personal seniority constitute a kind of "seniority-based influence" that is not entirely dependent on the system. Under the current military system that emphasizes absolute obedience and single command, this type of influence is considered an uncontrollable factor.

With the centenary of the founding of the army and the next Party Congress approaching, taking action against Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli is seen as a crucial step in eliminating the "last variable" in the military. Military insiders generally believe that the core purpose of this move is not simply anti-corruption, but rather to further reduce the space for power struggles within the military by purging senior generals who still wield independent influence, thus clearing obstacles to a highly centralized command system.