China’s government has accused its most senior military leader, General Zhang Youxia, of allegedly leaking sensitive nuclear weapons information to the United States, triggering a major political and security shock in Beijing.
According to reports, Zhang is suspected of passing core technical data related to China’s nuclear arsenal to U.S. intelligence agencies. The allegations, if confirmed, would represent one of the most serious breaches of military secrecy in the country’s history and raise deep concerns about strategic trust within China’s top leadership.This revelation not only undermines national security but also poses a critical threat to China’s strategic interests. The ramifications of such a breach could lead to a reevaluation of military loyalty and the potential for further internal strife.
The case is being described as the exposure of a major CIA-linked operation, with Chinese authorities reportedly framing it as a foiled espionage plot involving the nation’s second-in-command. The accusations underscore rising paranoia within Beijing’s power structure amid escalating tensions with Washington and growing internal scrutiny of senior officials.