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China's anti-graft watchdog warns corrupt officials have no escape

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China's top anti-corruption body, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), has issued a stern warning that corrupt officials, regardless of their seniority, have no escape. This declaration follows the initiation of a probe into Huang Qifan, the former mayor of Chongqing, who had previously weathered multiple scandals. The CCDI emphasized its "unwavering resolve" in combating corruption, signaling that no individuals or areas are exempt from investigation. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Phoebe Zhang ·

    Corrupt officials have nowhere to hide, China’s anti-graft watchdog warns

    There is “no way out” for corrupt officials no matter how senior they are, China’s top anti-corruption watchdog has warned following the downfall of a former big-city mayor who survived numerous previous scandals. This week, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI)…

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