Analysis: Xi Jinping purges his 'spy' in the military

The recent purges of Zhong Shaojun, Xi Jinping's "spy" within the military, and Gen. Zhang Youxia, pictured, are the latest examples of Xi's determination to take full control of the PLA ahead of the Communist Party's national congress in 2027. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)China Up CloseZhong Shaojun was ousted along with top uniformed officer Zhang YouxiaKATSUJI NAKAZAWASeptember 3, 2026 04:03 JST