Why Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption crusade is now policing loyalty, lifestyles and even luck
Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign in China, initially targeting graft, has evolved to police political loyalty, ideological conformity, and personal lifestyles of Communist Party officials. The campaign now scrutinizes behaviors like accumulating debt, forming political cliques, practicing feng shui, and even consulting fortune tellers. This shift reveals Xi's broader vision for governing China, using the campaign as a mechanism for enforcing discipline.
Why it matters
This expansion signifies a tightening grip on power by Xi Jinping, impacting the personal freedoms and political landscape for millions of Communist Party officials and potentially setting a precedent for broader societal control in China. It reflects a significant shift in governance and political enforcement within one of the world's largest powers.
China’s new ‘sin list’: Why Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption crusade is now policing loyalty, lifestyles and even luck - The Times of India
Factual reporting and analysis of political developments in China.
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