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China’s anti-corruption drive by the numbers

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China’s anti-corruption drive by the numbers

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-corruption campaign, which started 13 years ago, has seen hundreds of top officials fall from grace.

Explore the links between Xi Jinping, China’s Communist Party’s inner circles

Explore the links between Xi Jinping, China’s Communist Party’s inner circles

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Xi highlights importance of innovation in ‘Chinese-style modernisation’

Extracts from a recently published speech show Xi urged officials to balance development and security and not ‘cling rigidly’ to ideas.

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Xi Jinping told senior officials earlier this year to strengthen their “strategic thinking capabilities”. Photo: AFP
Xi Jinping told senior officials earlier this year to strengthen their “strategic thinking capabilities”. Photo: AFP

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Chinese security official orders risks crackdown ahead of 20th party congress

Chen Yixin lists 10 topics for research to identify and remove potential social and political risks.

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China puts scientist in charge of Communist Party’s HR department

The new head of personnel appointments and promotions is a nuclear scientist and stern environmental enforcer.

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Li Qiang sheds Shanghai Covid chaos to enter Communist Party inner circle

Li has extensive experience in regional economic management and has worked with the Chinese president before.

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President Xi Jinping and Li Qiang are the first to arrive as Politburo Standing Committee members file out to be introduced to the press following the 20th Communist Party congress, at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on October 23. Photo: Reuters
President Xi Jinping and Li Qiang are the first to arrive as Politburo Standing Committee members file out to be introduced to the press following the 20th Communist Party congress, at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on October 23. Photo: Reuters

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Guangzhou puts US$29 billion into funds for semiconductors, other hi-tech fields

The city’s programme follows various technology initiatives recently launched by the municipal governments of Beijing, Shenzhen and Hangzhou to help boost China’s economic recovery.

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Hu Chunhua joins China top advisory body, set to depart as vice-premier

The one-time leadership contender who was left out of the Politburo in October is set for a ceremonial role at March sitting.

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China to hold annual legislative meeting in early March

Top leaders will be appointed at the NPC session; Xi Jinping is expected to be confirmed as president for a third time.

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China’s annual “two sessions” will be held from early March in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

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Qing dynasty expert named head of China’s leading policy think tank

Leading historian promoted as president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, which helps to shape party ideology.

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The Forbidden City, now the Palace Museum, was China’s imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Photo: Shutterstock
The Forbidden City, now the Palace Museum, was China’s imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Photo: Shutterstock

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Xi tells Politburo to toe party line ‘under all circumstances’

Chinese president urges top leaders to ‘form a harmony in the symphony’ during two-day self-criticism session.

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Is China doubling down on assimilation of ethnic groups?

Recent developments suggest the Communist Party is stepping up efforts to forge a common national identity, experts say.

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Former internet regulator Xu Lin named party chief of China’s data hub Guizhou

The province’s new party boss, who has headed the state broadcasting agency since June, is seen as an advocate and enforcer of Xi Jinping’s views on the media.

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Xu Lin headed the Cyberspace Administration of China from 2016 to 2018. Photo: Reuters

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Rocket scientist named Communist Party chief for Chongqing mega city

Chongqing party chief is a key regional role that often sees incumbents further raised to senior national leadership.

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Rocket scientist Yuan Jiajun, who joined the decision-making Politburo in October, has been appointed party secretary of mega city Chongqing in southwest China. Photo: Handout
Rocket scientist Yuan Jiajun, who joined the decision-making Politburo in October, has been appointed party secretary of mega city Chongqing in southwest China. Photo: Handout

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Beijing sends legal, economic experts to brief Hong Kong on Xi Jinping’s work report

Work report affirms Chinese president’s past message that ‘one country, two systems’ is here to stay, but changes must be made to ensure upkeep of governing principle, legal expert says.

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China Economy

China must fix ‘fragile’ wealth accumulation before seeking common prosperity

Ma Xiaohe, the former head of a government think tank, believes that China’s ‘wealth accumulation mechanism is very fragile’ amid the recent common prosperity drive following last month’s 20th party congress.

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