China party says purge removed hidden dangers
Thestandard · 2 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
Chinese officials said on Friday, October 30, that the Communist Party and the military had eliminated “serious hidden dangers” under Xi Jinping after a Central Committee plenum confirmed the expulsion of 33 figures a day earlier. The four-day plenum adopted a decision on “advancing full and rigorous governance of the party,” with a focus on reducing corruption among cadres. Among those confirmed as expelled was former Politburo member Zhang Youxia, described by The Standard as once China’s highest-ranking general, as well as former top Xinjiang official Ma Xingrui. Officials said anti-graft efforts would be deepened further, especially in sectors where power, funds and resources are heavily concentrated
Key Points
- The Central Committee plenum ended on Thursday, October 29, and state media then confirmed the expulsion of a record 33 figures.
- Zhang Fuhai, deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, said the party had removed serious risks in the party, state and military.
- The plenum adopted a decision on “advancing full and rigorous governance of the party,” aimed in part at curbing corruption among cadres.
- Those expelled included former Politburo member Zhang Youxia and former senior Xinjiang official Ma Xingrui, whose ousters were confirmed on Thursday
- Zhang Fuhai said discipline and supervisory bodies have punished 7.9 million people since 2012 and vowed deeper anti-corruption work in high-power sectors
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the latest purge shows Beijing is still tightening political and institutional discipline at the top of the system, not easing it before the next Party Congress. That matters because shifts in mainland elite politics can shape policy tone, official appointments and governance priorities that affect Hong Kong’s political and economic environment. Analysts cited by The Standard also see the campaign as linked to Xi’s position ahead of 2027