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Xi Jinping Demands Tighter Loyalty in Anti-Corruption Push

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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The Communist Party of China held a four-day closed-door session in Beijing emphasizing strict leadership.
Xi Jinping pledged deeper anti-corruption measures and demanded higher loyalty and initiative from officials.
Kerry Brown said Xi aims to curb instability by disciplining “two-faced” functionaries.
Brown predicts Xi will stay general secretary through fall 2026 and possibly until 2032, leaving succession uncertain.

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The Communist Party of China held a four-day closed-door session in Beijing emphasizing strict leadership.
Xi Jinping pledged deeper anti-corruption measures and demanded higher loyalty and initiative from officials.
Kerry Brown said Xi aims to curb instability by disciplining “two-faced” functionaries.
Brown predicts Xi will stay general secretary through fall 2026 and possibly until 2032, leaving succession uncertain.