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 loyaltyWhen 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. Last year, Chinas disciplinary authorities opened investigations into more than 1 million people, including more than 100 officials at or above ministerial or provin...
Xi Jinpings corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
The Guardian - 26 Oct 2026 00:58
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 loyaltyWhen 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. Last year, Chinas disciplinary authorities opened investigations into more than 1 million people, including more than 100 officials at or above ministerial or provin...
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