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Third Politburo Member Investigated Amid Xi's Anti-Corruption Drive

4/4/2026

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Ma Xingrui, a Politburo member, is under investigation for serious violations of law and discipline, announced by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
This is the third Politburo member scrutinized since 2022.
Details of the probe remain undisclosed.
The probes of He Weidong and Zhang Youxia preceded this case, shrinking the Politburo to 21 members.
The anti-corruption campaign, a policy of Xi Jinping, continues to target high-ranking officials to reinforce loyalty.

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Story summary

Ma Xingrui, a Politburo member, is under investigation for serious violations of law and discipline, announced by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
This is the third Politburo member scrutinized since 2022.
Details of the probe remain undisclosed.
The probes of He Weidong and Zhang Youxia preceded this case, shrinking the Politburo to 21 members.
The anti-corruption campaign, a policy of Xi Jinping, continues to target high-ranking officials to reinforce loyalty.