Xi Jinping Expels 33 Officials as 7.9 Million Party Members Disciplined in 14‑Year Purge
Xi Jinping's anti‑corruption drive now sees 33 officials expelled, with 7.9 million party members disciplined over 14 years, as China eyes a fourth term.
POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — Xi Jinping’s anti‑corruption campaign has now disciplined at least 7.9 million party members and officials, while the Communist Party’s central committee moved to expel a record 33 senior cadres.
The crackdown, which has spanned 14 years, focuses on tightening internal discipline and rooting out corruption within the ranks of the ruling party.
The central committee’s latest meeting underscored the priority, coming as Xi is widely expected to pursue a fourth term in 2027.
The 33 officials removed from the party were cited as ‘serious hidden dangers’ after investigations tied them to graft, setting a new high for purges in recent history.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
