Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
The fifth plenum comes against a backdrop of years of purges that have had some analysts wondering if the issue is corruption or a lack of loyalty When Xi…
The Guardian reports that the fifth plenum comes against a backdrop of years of purges that have had some analysts wondering if the issue is corruption or a lack of loyalty When Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, he pledged to stamp out corruption all through the ranks of the Communist party.
More than a decade later, the pace of investigations has not slowed. As Chinese Communist party (CCP) officials prepare for an important…
This world story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Xi Jinping, Chinese Communist and CCP.
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- Last year, China’s disciplinary authorities opened investigations into more than 1 million people, including more than 100 officials at or above ministerial or provincial level. (The Guardian)
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