China's Communist Party conclave expels record number of officials

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A Chinese Communist Party conclave on toughening internal discipline formally expelled a record number of senior officials and logged the highest absence rate in its modern history as purges thinned its leadership ranks, Reuters reported. The party adopted a resolution on self-governance and pledged tighter discipline ahead of its 2027 congress, calling for steps to root out corruption. The session also emphasized internal discipline while leaving the question of Xi Jinping's successor unanswered, as the party appears anxious about instability while geopolitics heats up and China's economy cools. Observers say Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become an effort to consolidate and maintain authority.

Why it matters：The scale of the purges shows how the leadership is prioritizing political control over collective decision-making as China faces economic slowdown and external pressure.

Key points

  • A record number of senior officials were formally expelled.
  • The conclave logged the highest absence rate in its modern history.
  • A resolution on self-governance was adopted ahead of the 2027 congress.

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