China's Communist Party expels record number of officials

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China expelled a record number of officials from the Communist Party as it concluded a major political gathering, which saw an unprecedented number of empty seats, a symbol of the scale of purges under Xi Jinping. The expulsions underscore the intensity of the anti-corruption campaign at the top of the party.

Why it matters：Record purges at the top signal instability within China's elite and could affect how policy is made and implemented.

Key points

  • Record number of officials expelled
  • The party conclave saw an unprecedented number of empty seats
  • The purges reflect Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

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