President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed that China’s anti-corruption campaign remains a central political priority, warning the fight is “severe and complex” and must not be lost.
Speaking at the opening of a three-day plenary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), China’s top watchdog, Xi called for an “unwavering high-pressure stance” against graft across the Communist Party and state institutions.
Key developments:
• 65 senior officials (“tigers”) were investigated last year, up from 58 in 2024, according to the CCDI.
• Cases included Yi Huiman, former head of the securities regulator, Liu Shaoyong, former China Eastern Airlines chairman, and senior military figures including General He Weidong.
• The campaign now targets state firms, universities, the military, local officials (“flies”), and overseas fugitives.
State media said the focus is shifting toward preventing misconduct before it escalates into corruption.
ℹ️ Reuters
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