China corruption

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China’s purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

News of the ruling Politburo’s expulsion of two top military leaders, Zhang Youxia (right) and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party and the military, signalled the latest move in the long-running crackdown.

China expels two top generals from party and military, alleging disloyalty and corruption

The Chinese leadership accused Zhang Youxia (left) and Liu Zhenli of disloyalty, corruption, dereliction of duty and other serious disciplinary violations.

China examines new legal tool to pursue graft suspects, assets abroad

It would likely take at least several months before the Bill becomes law.

Xi Jinping’s secretive graft purges spawn underground market for leaks

Chinese President Xi Jinping has intensified his anti-graft campaign.

China sentences former defence industry regulator to 10 years for graft, influence peddling

Chinese President Xi Jinping in July urged senior leaders to deepen the fight against corruption in the military.

China investigates retired top media censor

Cai Fuchao is the latest senior official to be swept up in a years-long anti-corruption campaign initiated by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese court hands former official rare death sentence in $419 million graft case

During a years-long anti-corruption crackdown launched by President Xi Jinping, millions of people within China’s vast bureaucracy have been investigated.

Communist Party of China marks 105 years with greater stress on ideology and loyalty

Thousands of top officials and party members gathered at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1 for celebrations marking the Communist Party of China’s 105th founding anniversary.

Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison

Che Dalha, the former government head of the Tibet Autonomous Region, illegally took in more than 158 million yuan (S$29.93 million) from 1999 to 2025.

China hands suspended death sentences to former defence ministers Wei Fenghe, Li Shangfu

Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu (left) were expelled from the ruling Communist Party in 2024 for “serious violations of discipline”, a euphemism for corruption.

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