China ruling party says 'eliminated dangers' after 33 expelled
The Chinese Communist Party has expelled 33 high-ranking officials, including top military figures, as part of an ongoing anti-corruption purge. Officials claim the move eliminates hidden dangers, while analysts suggest it consolidates power for President Xi Jinping.
Why it matters
Large-scale purges within the Chinese military and political apparatus signal significant shifts in internal power dynamics ahead of future Party Congresses.
Beijing China has eradicated "serious hidden dangers" in its Communist Party and military under President Xi Jinping's leadership, a senior official said on Friday (October 30, 2026), a day after authorities confirmed the expulsion of a record 33 figures. In more than a decade in charge, Mr. Xi has cracked down hard on graft, ensnaring thousands of officials and purging dozens of members of the powerful Central Committee and a string of top military brass.
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