Liu Zhenli
Liu Zhenli is a high-ranking military official in China, currently serving as the Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission. He has been instrumental in articulating and implementing military strategies aligned with Xi Jinping's vision for strengthening China's armed forces. Liu has emphasized the importance of political education and military readiness in addressing both external and internal challenges, particularly in the context of China's modernization efforts.
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Liu Zhenli is the chief of the Joint Staff Department who is also under investigation for serious disciplinary and legal violations.
PLA purge affecting exercise schedule: CSIS
Taiwan· 2026-03-07
Liu Zhenli has also been removed from his respective role in the last two months.
China removes three retired generals from national advisory body
United Kingdom· 2026-03-03
General Liu Zhenli was removed from the top military structure of China as part of an anti-corruption campaign.
Paradoks Korupsi dan Kapasitas Negara di China
Indonesia· 2026-02-19
General Liu Zhenli was removed from the top military structure of China as part of an anti-corruption campaign.
Paradoks Korupsi dan Kapasitas Negara di ChinaIndonesia· 2026-02-19Liu Zhenli, another member of the PLA’s ruling body, the Central Military Commission, was also placed under investigation.
CIA publishes recruitment video aimed at disaffected Chinese soldiers | CIAUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-13
Liu Zhenli was placed under investigation last month due to corruption.
Nakon čistki generala Si pohvalio obične vojnike
Montenegro· 2026-02-12
Liu Zhenli is also a top figure in the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China under investigation for alleged corruption.
Xi risca chefes militares na China: corrupção, deslealdade ou “paranóia”? | China
Portugal· 2026-02-07
General Liu Zhenli, chief of staff of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department, is also under investigation for suspected legal violations.
Chinese purges, regional stability - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-02-04
Liu Zhenli, a member of the Central Military Commission, was also mentioned in the context of investigations.
中國 - 20260203 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2026-02-03
Liu Zhenli, a member of the Central Military Commission, was also noted in the recent political context.
中國 - 20260201 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2026-02-01
General Liu Zhenli has also faced accusations of receiving money to sell secrets to the United States.
Corrupção: ministro chinês investigado por “graves violações da disciplina e da lei”Portugal· 2026-02-01
Liu Zhenli is the chief of the General Staff of the Army who is under investigation.
Todos los caminos conducen a Asia
Argentina· 2026-02-01
Liu Zhenli, the chief of the PLA’s joint staff who is also under investigation, is also a member of the CMC.
Xi removes an old ally – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-30Liu Zhenli is also being investigated alongside Zhang Youxia for serious violations of discipline and law.
EDITORIAL: China’s war-readiness doubted - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-01-30
Liu Zhenli is under investigation alongside Zhang Youxia.
Wenn Chinas Generäle gehen müssen: Die unübliche Entmachtung des General Zhang - China
Austria· 2026-01-29Liu Zhenli was detained alongside Zhang Youxia for grave violations of discipline.
Will Xi Jinping annexe Taiwan this soon, or not?
Australia· 2026-01-29
Liu Zhenli's removal from his top position is noted as an unprecedented event with far-reaching implications.
সামরিক নেতৃত্বে ভাঙন চীনে যে ধরনের প্রভাব ফেলবে
Bangladesh· 2026-01-29Liu Zhenli was a general in the People's Liberation Army who was also removed from his position.
Chinas Militär unter Xi Jinping
Switzerland· 2026-01-28
General Liu Zhenli was also placed under investigation.
‘Nobody is safe’: what Xi’s purges say about his control over China’s militaryAustralia· 2026-01-28
Liu Zhenli was also ensnared in the investigations following the internal upheaval in Beijing.
Xi seeks ‘total control’ of military with purges: USTaiwan· 2026-01-28
Liu Zhenli is another high-ranking general placed under investigation by the Chinese Communist Party.
Tentativă de lovitură de stat militară dejucată de Xi Jinping la Beijing?
Romania· 2026-01-27
General Liu Zhenli was also removed from the Central Military Commission alongside General Zhang Youxia.
What could Xi’s latest military purge mean for China’s Taiwan plans?
Canada· 2026-01-27Liu Zhenli, chief of the commission’s Joint Staff Department, is under investigation for suspected disciplinary and legal violations.
Chinese purge might slow PLA, experts sayTaiwan· 2026-01-27
Liu Zhenli led the Joint Staff of the Central Military Commission, responsible for operational planning and coordination of the armed forces.
В Китае под следствием генералы из ближнего круга власти. Мир обсуждает версии
Kazakhstan· 2026-01-27Liu Zhenli is the Chief of Staff of the Central Military Commission and is also under investigation.
“El escándalo más grande de China en 50 años”: Todo lo que se sabe de la purga militar ordenada por Xi Jinping | MUNDO
Peru· 2026-01-27
Joint Staff Department Chief of Staff Liu Zhenli is under investigation for suspected serious contraventions of discipline and law.
Taiwan monitoring ‘abnormal’ China military leadership changesTaiwan· 2026-01-27Liu Zhenli was the operational chief of the armed forces who was also dismissed by Xi Jinping.
Zhang Youxia gegen Xi Jinping: Darum hat Xi den Topgeneral entmachtetSwitzerland· 2026-01-27Liu Zhenli, chief of staff of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department, was also placed under investigation.
'Nobody is safe': China's Xi targets his close ally in purge
Guyana· 2026-01-27
Liu Zhenli was another senior military officer purged alongside Zhang Youxia during the recent anti-corruption crackdown.
Purge of China's top general leaves military in crisisUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Liu Zhenli was removed from the Central Military Commission and is being investigated for corruption.
Hukum adalah Panglima TertinggiIndonesia· 2026-01-27