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China's 2025 Anti-Corruption Drive Punishes 69 Officials

1/18/2026

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In 2025, China punished 69 officials at ministerial and provincial levels for corruption as part of a broader crackdown, per the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).
The CCDI reported over one million corruption cases investigated, yielding 983,000 punishments.
President Xi Jinping emphasized a stance against graft, saying corrupt officials must have no place to hide.
He warned that corruption challenges the development of the Communist Party and the nation.

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In 2025, China punished 69 officials at ministerial and provincial levels for corruption as part of a broader crackdown, per the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).
The CCDI reported over one million corruption cases investigated, yielding 983,000 punishments.
President Xi Jinping emphasized a stance against graft, saying corrupt officials must have no place to hide.
He warned that corruption challenges the development of the Communist Party and the nation.