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Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

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Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become an effort to consolidate and maintain authority.

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Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become an effort to consolidate and maintain authority.

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Real event · politics · 2026-10-29

Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

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Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become an effort to consolidate and maintain authority.

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Xi's campaign is seen as a way to maintain authority.

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