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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive targets retired officials in China · 1 source tracked

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China's anti-corruption campaign, led by Xi Jinping, is increasingly targeting retired officials and those in regional government roles. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Chinese Communist Party has been actively pursuing these individuals, with a significant portion of senior officials taken down between 2013 and 2025 holding regional positions. This intensified focus suggests a broadening scope of the anti-graft efforts, reaching individuals previously considered less vulnerable. AI

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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive targets retired officials in China · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Zheng ·

    No immunity: how Xi’s anti-corruption fighters are zeroing in on fresh targets

    The South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-graft campaign. In the second part of an accompanying series, William Zheng examines how the campaign has targeted corrupt officials outside the Chinese capital and lo…

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