26.01.2026, 15:46
Zitat:China’s Top General Accused of Leaking Nuclear Secrets to U.S.
China’s most senior military officer, Gen. Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive nuclear weapons data to the United States and accepting bribes, in a case that could significantly affect China’s military readiness.
January 26, 2026Clash Report
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Gen. Zhang Youxia
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According to The Wall Street Journal’s exclusive reporting, Gen. Zhang Youxia, 75, is accused of leaking core technical information about China’s nuclear weapons program to the United States. The claims were disclosed during a high-level internal briefing attended by senior People’s Liberation Army (PLA) officers on Saturday.
The same briefing alleged that Zhang accepted large bribes in exchange for official promotions, including facilitating the rise of an officer to the position of defense minister. Authorities are also investigating his role in overseeing China’s powerful military procurement system, which manages research, development and acquisition of defense hardware.
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