China Purges Third Politburo Member Amid Deepening Anti-Graft Campaign

China has removed a third Politburo member as part of its intensifying anti-corruption drive. This action signals a significant expansion of the ongoing campaign against graft within the party.

14 Jul, 08:06 — 14 Jul, 08:08

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Why this matters

The removal of high-ranking officials like Politburo members signals significant internal power struggles or a serious commitment to combating corruption within the Chinese Communist Party. Such purges can consolidate President Xi Jinping's power and reshape the political landscape of China.

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What sources agree on

Ma Xingrui is the third Politburo member to be purged since 2025
The purge is part of President Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign

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Ma Xingrui is the third Politburo member purged since 2025

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The purge is part of President Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign

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Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign has ensnared senior officials of the Communist Party, government, and military

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