Gaurav Sawant Reports: Top Chinese General Zhang Accused Of Leaking Nuclear Secrets To CIA

On this Five Live special report, Gaurav Sawant examines the massive purge within the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Reports indicate that General Zhang, a top member of the Central Military Commission and once a close ally of President Xi Jinping, is under investigation for allegedly leaking highly sensitive nuclear secrets to the CIA. Gaurav Sawant notes, 'General Zhang is second only to Chinese President Xi Jinping, one of the top generals in China, and he was at one point of time described as one of the most trusted allies of Xi Jinping.' The discussion with Pranay Upadhyay highlights a potential power struggle and friction within the Communist Party, suggesting that over-centralization of power has led to internal camps. The investigation also involves Liu Zhenli, Chief of Staff of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department. This crackdown follows a reported purge of 100 generals as Xi Jinping consolidates control, raising questions about China's military readiness and command integrity.