China’s ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui’s ‘rampant corruption’ included family

Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui has been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party following an anti-corruption investigation. He was accused of facilitating family corruption, accepting bribes, and engaging in unethical transactions.
Why it matters
The downfall of a high-ranking official like Ma Xingrui underscores the ongoing intensity of the Chinese government's anti-corruption campaign within its elite political circles.
Former Politburo member and Xinjiang Communist Party chief Ma Xingrui has been stripped of party membership and dismissed from public office following an anti-corruption investigation.
The article reports on official state-sanctioned findings regarding a high-profile political figure.
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