Chinese anti-corruption watchdog says crackdown will continue
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- 08 Jun 2023
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China's leading anti-corruption watchdog has indicated that it will persist in its crusade, vowing to crackdown on political plots. In an article published in the People's Daily, the official mouthpiece of the Communist Party, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) expressed their unwavering commitment to maintaining a firm stance and implementing stringent measures to combat corruption. They emphasized their determination to carry out the party's self-revolution, an ongoing endeavor to purge the organization of any misconduct.
The CCDI takes pride in exerting immense pressure on key sectors such as finance, state-owned enterprises, universities, sports, and agriculture. Their efforts aim to create an environment of accountability and integrity within these domains. The publication of this article is part of a broader campaign initiated by the party's leadership to promote President Xi Jinping's political ideology. This campaign gained momentum after Xi secured an unprecedented third presidential term, consolidating his power within the party by appointing loyal confidants to key positions.
Additionally, the commission has pledged to strengthen political oversight and foster unity of thought, will, and action across the entire party. It reiterates its commitment to combating not only corruption but also political conspiracies and cliques that pose a threat to the party's unity. Despite the absence of any overt challenge to Xi's leadership, Beijing continues to target officials accused of disloyalty.
A notable example is the case of Sun Lijun, the former deputy security minister, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on corruption charges for allegedly leading a political clique. Furthermore, several high-ranking police officials associated with this case have been incarcerated as part of a broader effort to cleanse the security establishment. Xi himself pledged to sustain the momentum of the anti-corruption drive during the party congress in October, highlighting the need for an unwavering fight against corruption as long as its root causes persist.
