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Beijing Targets "Naked Officials" in Anti-Corruption Drive

2/18/2026

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Beijing intensified scrutiny of officials with family abroad as part of its anti-corruption campaign.
Inspections began early last year, targeting "naked officials" whose families live overseas, and now include "quasi-naked officials" whose children are abroad.
These officials face increased monitoring and must report their overseas connections.
The Central Organisation Department of the Communist Party of China conducted a nationwide survey last year to investigate these ties, reflecting ongoing anti-corruption efforts.

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Beijing intensified scrutiny of officials with family abroad as part of its anti-corruption campaign.
Inspections began early last year, targeting "naked officials" whose families live overseas, and now include "quasi-naked officials" whose children are abroad.
These officials face increased monitoring and must report their overseas connections.
The Central Organisation Department of the Communist Party of China conducted a nationwide survey last year to investigate these ties, reflecting ongoing anti-corruption efforts.