Communist Party of China

China indicts ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui for bribery

His expulsion from the Communist Party on graft charges was confirmed last week in a communique from the party’s fifth plenum.

A new path to political power in China runs through state firms

Rising through state firms is a change from how officials previously climbed the greasy pole, says the writer.

China’s Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline

The party leadership called for closer, career-long oversight of cadres and routine scrutiny of the business activities of officials’ family members.

CPC fifth plenum: What to expect at China’s top political conclave

Chinese President Xi Jinping has spent over a decade consolidating his authority over the Communist Party and centralising decision-making in Beijing.

China’s Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised upholding the Communist Party of China’s “absolute leadership” over the armed forces and advancing the “political building of the military”.

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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’s central bank pledges timely policy tool adjustment

Pan Gongsheng, governor of People’s Bank of China, speaking at the Lujiazui Forum 2026 in Shanghai on June 17.

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.

Xi tells Vietnam’s Lam keeping socialist path is ‘top priority’

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Vietnam's President To Lam inspecting the guards of honour at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, in this photo released by the Vietnam News Agency on April 15.

China’s Xi urges progress in his ‘city of the future’ project

Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with students in a classroom at a high school, during an inspection tour of Xiongan New Area in Hebei province, China March 23, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS

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