In a recent report from Epoch Times on April 7, 2026, it was revealed that two high-ranking officials within the Chinese Communist Party had passed away. Major General Xun Youming, the former Political Commissar of the 14th Group Army, and Lieutenant General Zhang Ye, the former Deputy Commander of the 14th Group Army and former Logistics Minister of the Chengdu Military Region, passed away on March 9 and March 11, 2026, respectively. The official obituaries for these two officials were released by the CCP military newspaper nearly a month after their deaths.
Vice Chairman of the CCP Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, had served alongside Xun Youming and Zhang Ye in the former Kunming Military Region’s 14th Army, with all three having participated in the Sino-Vietnamese War. Xun Youming had also been a former leader of Zhang Youxia. The passing of these high-ranking military officials within a short period has raised speculations within the military circles.
On April 7, 2026, the CCP military newspaper released obituaries for three senior military officials – the former Commandant of the Neichang Mountain Fortress, Wang Huajin, the former Logistics Minister of the Chengdu Military Region, Zhang Ye, and the former Political Commissar of the 14th Group Army, Xun Youming. According to the obituaries, Wang Huajin passed away on February 26, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong at the age of 98 due to illness. He had a long and distinguished military career, having served in various positions within the military.
Xun Youming, who passed away on March 11, 2026, in Kunming, Yunnan at the age of 96, had served in the Kunming Military Region’s 14th Army for many years, holding positions such as deputy political commissar and political commissar, among others. His leadership and contributions were notable during his tenure.
Zhang Ye, the former Logistics Minister of the Chengdu Military Region, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Chengdu, Sichuan at the age of 73. His military career also began in the Kunming Military Region’s 14th Army, where he participated in the Sino-Vietnamese War alongside Zhang Youxia.
These obituaries shed light on the illustrious careers and contributions of these military officials, who played key roles in various military operations and conflicts, including the Sino-Vietnamese War. Their passing marks the end of an era in the Chinese military landscape.
The deaths of these senior military officials, including their close ties to each other and their shared experiences in wartime, highlight the intricate relationships within the CCP military hierarchy. The delayed release of their obituaries by the official channels has sparked curiosity and speculations among the public regarding the underlying circumstances surrounding these events.
The legacies of these fallen military leaders, their dedication to their country, and their significant roles within the military structures will be remembered and honored by their peers and the public alike.