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Chinese official commits suicide after authorities launch probe
Zhang Yang was a member of the powerful Central Military Commission.
Beijing: Senior Chinese military official Zhang Yang committed suicide at home on Nov. 23 after authorities launched an investigation against him, state media said on Tuesday.
Zhang, a member of the powerful Central Military Commission, was being investigated over links to fallen military officials Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou, the official Xinhua news agency said.