China’s People’s Liberation Army has pledged to strengthen oversight of military training following corruption probes into top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli. An article in the official PLA Daily outlined annual anti-corruption priorities, vowing to crack down on “fakery that undermines combat capability.” The focus is on misconduct in training and exercises, including “falsification.”
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) pledged in an article published in the official PLA Daily on Tuesday to enhance oversight of combat capabilities, particularly misconduct in training and exercises. The commitment comes soon after top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were placed under corruption investigations.
The article outlined anti-corruption priorities for the year, calling for a crackdown on “fakery that undermines combat capability.” Both Zhang and Liu were accused of causing grave damage to the PLA’s combat capability—a charge not leveled against military top brass in previous corruption cases.
The PLA Daily emphasized stronger supervision of training and exercises, including “falsification.” This move underscores the military’s focus on internal reforms to bolster readiness.
Keywords from the report include People’s Liberation Army, Eastern Theatre Command, combat capability, Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, PLA Daily, and Liu Zhenli, with ties to broader contexts like Taiwan and Xi Jinping, though the piece centers on anti-corruption efforts.