China's top general Zhang Youxia faces explosive allegations of betraying nuclear weapons details to US intelligence while pocketing massive bribes for promotions, including defence minister posts.

China’s military shake-up sees 11 PLA officers targeted in six months, sparking coup rumours and concerns tied to the India-China border.

(Corrects Jan 24 story to remove incorrect reference to Zhang's Moscow visit in November as last public appearance in paragraph 7, adds December appearance) Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's most senior general is under investigation,

From Zhang’s influence posing a threat to Xi Jinping, to his possibly leaking nuclear weapons-related information to the US, to inefficiencies in Taiwan-related planning, a range of theories has been offered.

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As the PLA higher command is almost dismantled and instability spreads, India needs to be prepared for any eventuality,' cautions China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

China said on Saturday (Jan 24) that Zhang Youxia, top-ranked vice-chair of the Central Military Commission, is under investigation alongside fellow member Liu Zhenli. Analysts say it underscores how no one is immune in President Xi Jinping’s remaking of the military.