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Wall Street Journal: Chinese General Accused of Leaking Nuclear Secrets to the US

Published January 26, 2026, 05:01
Wall Street Journal: Chinese General Accused of Leaking Nuclear Secrets to the US

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Chinese General Zhang Yusi is accused of spying for the United States and corruption. Specifically, he is alleged to have leaked information about China's nuclear weapons program to Washington and accepted bribes to promote certain officers, including the former Minister of Defense. Zhang, who was considered one of President Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, is already under investigation for serious violations of party discipline and state laws. This revelation has caused turmoil in the Chinese military leadership and has questioned the trust that Xi Jinping had in the general. The investigation also concerns Gu Jun, former general manager of China National Nuclear Corp., who is allegedly involved in the nuclear secrets leak case. Authorities are examining Zhang's role in overseeing the research and procurement mechanism for military equipment, where he is said to have received huge sums of money. Analysts describe this move as unprecedented and the most forceful dismantling of military leadership since the Mao era. Zhang's downfall is linked to the promotion of former Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who was also removed due to corruption. This case highlights Xi Jinping's determination to fully control the army and eliminate all traces of corruption.