news Scmp World 2026-08-25

Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Drive Targets Regional Officials and Retirees

A new data project highlights how China’s anti-graft campaign is increasingly focusing on corrupt officials outside Beijing and those who have already retired.

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