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Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign has persisted for over 12 years since he became Communist Party General Secretary in 2012, disciplining more than one million officials and hundreds of high-level leaders. The campaign initially addressed genuine corruption problems within the 100-million-member Communist Party, where endemic graft had become a threat to public support and party legitimacy. Recent developments include the notable absence of about 100 high-ranking military and party delegates from the National People’s Congress.

While framed as institutional reform, analysts note the campaign serves dual purposes: eliminating actual corruption while removing political rivals and consolidating Xi’s control. The persistence of purges more than a decade later, particularly targeting military leadership, suggests the campaign has evolved beyond anti-corruption into a tool for ensuring absolute loyalty. Reports indicate attempts by high-ranking party members to challenge Xi’s authority, explaining the ongoing need to remove potential threats through corruption charges.

The campaign reflects both Xi’s belief in the Communist Party’s governing capability and his determination to prevent internal challenges that could destabilize his leadership or the party system itself.

Sources:

• Anti-corruption campaign under Xi Jinping - Wikipedia
• Xi Jinping: Why is the Chinese leader’s anti-corruption drive still going on?
• Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Campaign | Royal United Services Institute
• r/PoliticalDiscussion on Reddit: What do you think about Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign? Is it making things better or worse for the people in China?

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