General Zhang Youxia oversaw China’s lunar exploration and manned space projects during Xi Jinping’s first five-year term. Illustration: Henry Wong
General Zhang Youxia oversaw China’s lunar exploration and manned space projects during Xi Jinping’s first five-year term. Illustration: Henry Wong
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General Zhang Youxia: Xi Jinping’s ‘sworn brother’ now his deputy on China’s top military body

Zhang Youxia grew up with Chinese President and their fathers served together in army

Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 11:21am, 26 Oct, 2017

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General Zhang Youxia oversaw China’s lunar exploration and manned space projects during Xi Jinping’s first five-year term. Illustration: Henry Wong
General Zhang Youxia oversaw China’s lunar exploration and manned space projects during Xi Jinping’s first five-year term. Illustration: Henry Wong
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