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China tightens Communist Party discipline rules
China's Communist Party leaders adopt anti-corruption measures to strengthen internal discipline.
In brief
China's Communist Party leaders adopt anti-corruption measures to strengthen internal discipline. China's Communist Party Central Committee adopted rules to reduce corruption among officials during its fifth plenum meeting. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Communist Party Central Committee meeting
China's Communist Party Central Committee held its fifth plenum meeting in Beijing.
Anti-corruption decision adopted
The meeting adopted a decision on advancing full and rigorous governance of the party.
Central Committee size reduced
The Central Committee has 300 officials with eight seats vacant before the meeting.
Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign
Xi has led a 14-year anti-corruption drive that ousted thousands of officials.
Politburo expansion
Anti-corruption chief Zhang Shengmin promoted to Politburo, increasing its size to 22 members.
Military impacted by purges
China's military lost two top generals due to anti-corruption investigations.
Upcoming leadership reshuffle
Xi will likely secure a fourth term at the next party congress.
What it means
China's Communist Party Central Committee adopted rules to reduce corruption among officials during its fifth plenum meeting.
