General Zhang Youxi, 75, once considered one of Xi’s most-trusted military allies, allegedly leaked core technical data on China’s nuclear weapons to the US, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Zhang, the first-ranked vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, was officially placed under investigation on Saturday.
He was detained by military corruption investigators earlier this week, according to reports from Chinese outlets.
President Xi has reportedly sent a special task force to Shenyang in northeast China, where Zhang was previously stationed.
Xi’s task force is staying in local hotels rather than military bases, where Zhang may have a network of support, the Journal reported.






