China Expels Former Politburo Member Over Graft and Sex Charges
China has expelled Politburo member Ma Xingrui from the Communist Party following an anti-corruption probe involving graft and sex charges.
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The Chinese government has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former member of the Politburo, from the Communist Party. This action follows a probe into allegations of graft and sex charges.
Coverage from AP News, Reuters, CNA, and Bloomberg emphasizes that this is part of an ongoing anti-corruption drive. Bloomberg and Reuters further note that Ma is the third Politburo member to be purged since 2025.
Further developments will depend on the progression of the deepening anti-graft drive and any subsequent actions taken by the party.
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Quick answers
Who was expelled from the Communist Party?
Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui.
What are the specific charges against Ma Xingrui?
The charges involve graft and sex charges.
How many Politburo members have been purged since 2025?
According to Bloomberg and Reuters, Ma Xingrui is the third member purged since 2025.
Coverage (8)
- China Purges Top Official Over Corruption and Sex Charges The New York Times · 6h ago
- China expels Politburo member Ma Xingrui in Xi’s anti-corruption campaign 10TV · 6h ago
- China’s ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui’s ‘rampant corruption’ included family South China Morning Post · 6h ago
- China expels Politburo member Ma Xingrui in Xi’s anti-corruption campaign AP News · 6h ago
- China expels former Politburo member Ma Xingrui from Communist Party after graft probe CNA · 6h ago
- China Purges Third Politburo Member Since 2025 in Anti-Corruption Drive Bloomberg.com · 6h ago
- China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive Reuters · 6h ago
- China Expels Former Politburo Member Over Graft and Sex Charges Bloomberg.com · 6h ago
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