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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign
Xi Jinping, Chinese president and general secretary of the Communist Party, launched in 2012 a high-profile campaign targeting party, government, military and state-owned company officials suspected of corruption. The campaign has led to the investigation and prosecution of hundreds of officials across the country.
Qin Weizhong, who served as Shenzhen mayor until August, is suspected of "grave disciplinary and law violations". Photo: Handout
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Announcement from China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection comes in the lead-up to Apec meetings in tech hub.

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China strips former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of top military positions

Zhang and Liu have been under investigation since January for alleged failures of discipline.

As the CMC’s senior vice-chairman, Zhang was the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the Chinese military before his downfall. Photo: EPA
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Wider campaign is now increasingly about how officials use their power, whether they toe the line, and what they do in their private lives.

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In Focus | Why China’s mineral hubs and border regions face heaviest anti-corruption toll

China’s past CCDI annual plenums stress intensifying efforts to combat corruption where ‘power, funds and resources are concentrated’.

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China’s anti-graft push has expanded to those who once felt shielded, from retired cadres and local bosses to the investigators themselves.

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China’s anti-graft investigators are targeting more officials, including more retirees, according to a South China Morning Post research project.

Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Reuters
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Far from a temporary crackdown, the campaign has proved to be a key tool for enforcing party discipline and driving economic strategy.

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The campaign targets ‘covert’ crimes that have spread online, from ‘soft violence’ to sexual extortion.

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Zhang Jianhua used his influence in and out of office to help third parties with approvals and investment.

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Zhang Jianhua, a senior official with the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, has been jailed for corruption for 10 years. Photo: Handout
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Xi urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI

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Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation.

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Chinese social media accounts ‘profit from leaking official corruption scandals’

‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns.

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In China, the release of information regarding official crackdowns is tightly choreographed and politically sensitive. Photo: Reuters
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China links family of ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui to ‘rampant corruption’

The former Xinjiang party chief ‘lost his ideals and beliefs’ and betrayed the party’s principles, watchdog finds.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping appoints new military anti-corruption chief

Zhang Shuguang, who was promoted to the rank of full general, will take over as head of the PLA’s top graft-busting body.

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China removes 6 generals from legislature amid ongoing anti-corruption drive

Apart from the senior commanders, the former Xinjiang party chief and a senior financial regulator were also stripped of their status.

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The PLA commanders were among the 13 legislators who were removed. Photo: Reuters
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According to state media, Xi personally decided to launch the exercise, which lasted 10 weeks and involved hundreds of officers.

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