Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders

Outlet: The Guardian · Amy Hawkins in Beijing · Published 26/10/2026 00:58 UTC

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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 loyalty When 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, China’s disciplinary authorities opened investigations into more than 1 million people, including more than 100 officials at or above ministerial or provincial level. As Chinese Communist party (CCP) officials kick off an important meeting this week, di

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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 loyalty When 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, China’s disciplinary authorities opened investigations into more than 1 million people, including more than 100 officials at or above ministerial or provincial level. As Chinese Communist party (CCP) officials ~~prepare for~~ kick off an important meeting this ~~week~~ week, di

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/26/xi-jinping-corruption-crackdown-china-fifth-plenum
Published: 26/10/2026 00:58 UTC
Captured: 26/10/2026 01:38 UTC
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