Zhang Youxia, formerly the senior vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, was placed under investigation in January 2026 for serious violations of discipline and law, with official statements citing challenges to the CMC chairman responsibility system and related political issues. The National People’s Congress Standing Committee formally removed him and another CMC member from their posts in late August 2026, completing a key procedural step in the ongoing leadership overhaul. These actions align with Xi Jinping’s broader anti-corruption and loyalty-focused restructuring of the PLA command structure, which has already resulted in multiple senior expulsions and transfers to prosecutors. No reports confirm a completed trial or sentencing for Zhang by mid-September 2026, and such high-level cases in China typically involve extended internal processes before any potential criminal penalties. Traders’ strong consensus on the “No” outcome reflects the timeline required for formal resolution amid these developments.