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Xi Jinping Prioritizes Anti-Corruption Ahead of Key Sessions

3/4/2026

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Ahead of the two sessions, officials say mitigating financial risks and fighting political corruption are key priorities for President Xi Jinping.
Since 2018, Xi Jinping's leadership claims an 'overwhelming victory' against corruption, but this marks ongoing efforts.
In the past year, more than 983,000 people were punished for graft, and 65 high-ranking officials were detained.
Those officials will not attend the upcoming sessions, underscoring the Communist Party's ongoing anti-corruption focus.

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Ahead of the two sessions, officials say mitigating financial risks and fighting political corruption are key priorities for President Xi Jinping.
Since 2018, Xi Jinping's leadership claims an 'overwhelming victory' against corruption, but this marks ongoing efforts.
In the past year, more than 983,000 people were punished for graft, and 65 high-ranking officials were detained.
Those officials will not attend the upcoming sessions, underscoring the Communist Party's ongoing anti-corruption focus.