The U.S. diplomat called the investigation against the vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, Zhang Yuxia, "an important development." Chinese authorities earlier said the senior official was being probed on suspicion of "serious violations of discipline and law," without disclosing details.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of advancing AI in his first formal meeting of 2026 with ministers.

A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.

(Corrects by clarifying that Finland-China talks on undersea cable incidents in bullet 3 were in 2024, and distinguishes in the last three paragraphs between 2024 and 2026 talks) By Colleen Howe BEIJING,

Gen. Zhang Youxia no longer is China's top military general after being ousted amid an investigation into alleged legal and disciplinary violations.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States.

President Xi Jinping said today that China seeks to uphold the UN-based world order, in remarks as he met Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in

BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to strengthen ties with Vietnam in a call to its newly re-appointed leader, according to Chinese state media on Monday, saying the two nations should enhance cooperation in regional and international affairs.

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.