China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts
The Chinese government has removed several high-ranking military officials and political figures, including a former financial regulator and a Politburo member, from the National People's Congress. The state-run media provided no specific reasons for these dismissals, which are viewed as part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
Why it matters
The sudden removal of high-level officials in China signals continued volatility and consolidation of power within the CCP's leadership structure.
View comments National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) Minister Li Yunze speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China September 24, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Xinjiang Party Secretary Ma Xingrui attends the Xinjiang delegation meeting during the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 7, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang News conference on financial support for economic development in Beijing 1 of 2 National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) Minister Li Yunze speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China September 24, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Reuters Sat, June 27, 2026 at 3:42 AM UTC 1 min read View comments Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BEIJING, June 27 (Reuters) - China on Friday stripped six military lawmakers, former financial regulator head Li Yunze and recently probed Politburo member Ma Xingrui of their posts in the National People's Congress, the country's top legislative body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
The report relies on official state announcements and standard journalistic reporting on Chinese political purges.
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