China expels senior Communist party leader in anti-corruption crackdown
The Communist Party of China has expelled former Xinjiang chief Ma Xingrui for corruption and violating party discipline. This move is part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting high-level officials.
Why it matters
The expulsion of a Politburo member signals the continued intensity of internal party purges and the consolidation of power within the Chinese government.
The ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) expelled its former chief of Xinjiang province, Ma Xingrui, from the party and dismissed him from public service for corruption and violating party discipline.
The report relies on state-run media announcements and provides factual context regarding the anti-corruption drive.
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