Xi Jinping & Zhang Youxia

Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the President of China, has been leading a decade-long anti-corruption campaign, which this event is a part of. The campaign is seen as a way to consolidate political loyalty and control.

Zhang Youxia: Zhang Youxia, a top general in the National Liberation Army and Politburo member, was removed earlier this year as part of the escalating military corruption purges.

Zhang Youxia: Zhang Youxia, China's top general, is currently under an anti-corruption probe, indicating the broad reach of Xi Jinping's campaign beyond Tang Yijun's case.

Zhang Youxia: Zhang Youxia, a senior general and vice-chairman of the China — Central Military Commission, is under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law, marking a significant purge in China's military leadership.