John Lee appears on Sky News Australia to discuss the announcement that China’s top general, Zhang Youxia, was placed under investigation for leaking nuclear secrets to the United States. Highlighting that Xi Jinping is more intent on “personal political power” than state capacity, Lee also comments on changes within the People’s Liberation Army following Youxia’s purge, and growing fears of military action against Taiwan.
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A weapon is mounted on the Lehit ground robotic system, developed by specialists of the International Legion under the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, during a demonstration in Ukraine on December 9, 2025. (Getty Images)