The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Armed Police fully support the decision to investigate Zhou Yongkang, the highest-ranking "tiger" yet probed in the anti-corruption campaign, military newspaper PLA Daily said Thursday.

The Communist Party of China (CPC) announced on Tuesday an investigation into Zhou, a former Standing Committee member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, for suspected "serious disciplinary violations."

The decision reflects the CPC's political resolve to purify and reform itself, the PLA Daily said on its official Sina Weibo account on Thursday.

Officers across the army support the probe, as it shows the resolution of the CPC Central Committee to operate with strict discipline and on the principle that all people are equal under the law and regulations, the newspaper said. There will be "no exceptions" and no leniency meted out, no matter who is involved in violating laws, it said.

China's top leadership has resolved to target both high-ranking "tigers" and low-ranking "flies" in its current anti-corruption efforts. The PLA and Armed Police officers should always remain clear-minded and strictly observe discipline to guarantee a strong military.

Officers are reminded that Party members must resist the lure of power, money and beauty. Ignoring discipline will eventually lead to crimes.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged a harsh strike against military corruption as the People's Liberation Army prepares for its 87th anniversary on Friday.

Xi, who heads the Central Military Commission, urged troops to strengthen their ties with the people and avoid undesirable work styles such as hedonism and extravagance.

He made the remarks during a Wednesday visit to the headquarters of the military region of Fujian Province, where he worked for 17 years. Xi stressed the need for the military to be loyal to the CPC, saying "the Party's absolute leadership over the army should be unswervingly adhered to."