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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.
The campaign against graft promotes discipline through enforcing rules at all levels of the party, and pushes cadres to implement Xi Jinping’s policy priorities without quarter.
Within a few months of their appointments, two important Chinese faces to the world, Qin Gang and Li Shangfu, were gone and no one seems to know why.
Setting up a special bureau to look over business owners’ shoulders misses the mark. Beijing needs to stop harassing private firms, rethink its anti-corruption drive and trim the bureaucracy – nothing short of a mind-set change.
Biggest graft scandal in a decade threatens to drag Chinese men’s football to an even lower level with investigations also spreading to other sports.
A decade after the nation’s last big football corruption crackdown, history appears to be repeating itself. While these is no quick fix, a new approach is sorely needed so that moves are made to reach that goal
As China moves forward, the legacy of Jiang Zemin will prove invaluable for President Xi Jinping, who faces challenges equal to those overcome by his predecessor.
Nearly 5 million party members have been caught in China’s anti-corruption dragnet over the past decade. Yet a decisive victory still looks elusive, despite claims to the contrary.
- More than 30 senior figures netted in first five months of year, Post tally shows, as watchdog responds to President Xi Jinping’s ‘financial superpower’ call
- Latest to fall is former Agricultural Bank of China vice-president Luo Wenlong, with analysts expecting more heads to roll in drive to stamp out risks
Ren Chunsheng is detained on suspicion of ‘serious violations of discipline and law’, becoming first senior figure at the year-old National Financial Regulatory Administration to be targeted by Chinese anti-corruption watchdog.
Beijing’s top anti-graft agency says Liu, who once served on Interpol executive committee, is ‘suspected of serious violations of discipline and law’ which is widely understood to mean corruption.
Dong Yunhu, who was once responsible for spreading China’s official position on human rights, is accused of corruption stretching back to 1999.
Tang ‘suspected of serious violations of discipline and law’, anti-graft watchdog says
Former chairman of the Chinese Football Association Chen Xuyuan given life sentence for bribery while other administrators are jailed for up to 14 years.
More direct supervision of county-level cases by higher bodies needed to check ‘circle of acquaintances’ effect, article in CCDI magazine by case supervision office says.
The two officials have ties to state-run resort alleged to owe millions in back payments to construction firm owner who was arrested for ‘picking quarrels and provoking trouble’ after refusing settlement offer.
Directive by top anti-graft watchdog follows vow that Beijing is committed to a ‘clean Silk Road’.
The latest probe follows the downfall of a series of other senior members of the country’s security apparatus.
CCDI says it is taking aim at officials who take bribes in the guise of dividends from private equity stakes.
In a just-published speech to the Communist Party’s disciplinary watchdog, the Chinese leader says many cadres lacked the tempering of brutal struggles.
He Weidong’s message seen to be related to weapons procurement and problems with training.
This year’s top political advisory body meets amid lingering questions over key posts and concerns about top-level vetting.
He also encourages young and middle-aged cadres to be innovative and free from corruption as Communist Party officials face growing pressure from anti-graft campaign and economic slowdown.
CCDI says it will deepen campaign targeting ‘unhealthy practices and corruption’ in rural revitalisation and seek better integrity in belt and road projects this year.
Under revised regulations released by Communist Party, the ‘fundamental task’ for anti-corruption investigators is to safeguard Xi’s ‘core status’ and authority.
‘Lying flat’ is out and a drive to effectively revive the province’s economy is in, with campaign aimed at Communist Party cadres of all levels.
The National People’s Congress Standing Committee signals a further shake-up following the dismissal of senior generals and former defence minister Li Shangfu.
A statement by Qianhe Capital cites ‘personal reasons’ for Wang’s move and says the company has ‘ample liquidity’.
Li, former nuclear fuel director at China National Nuclear Corporation, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, ruling Communist Party’s top corruption watchdog says on website.
Wang Xiaojun, who will be removed from country’s top advisory body, led development of Long March 7 rockets used to resupply Tiangong space station and launch satellites
The 2023 disciplinary drive targeted tens of thousands of officials who did not perform their duties properly as well as those who received money and gifts.
The country needs experienced professionals as it takes on bigger role in international law enforcement, according to top prosecutor.
Article in party mouthpiece is fifth official piece on President Xi Jinping’s speech to Central Commission for Discipline Inspection’s annual meeting earlier this month.
Infrastructure added to list of priorities for 2024, along with renewed focus on loyalty to Xi within the ruling party’s membership.
Ex-Chinese Football Association boss Chen Xuyuan made the admission in a documentary aired on state television that also featured former national team boss and Li Tie.
As the anti-corruption campaign enters its 11th year, the Chinese leader calls for ‘heavier punishments’ and a focus on ‘high-risk’ areas.
