Politics · Beijing, China · October 30, 2026

China expels record number from Communist Party

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Oct 29, 10:56 PM ET

China's ruling party expelled 33 members at a major gathering. It was a record. Xi said the party must be wary of people with divided loyalty. Ten officials were promoted to the Central Committee.

Why it matters

It shows Xi tightening control over China's leadership.

Background

Xi launched an anti-corruption campaign in 2012.

The story so far

1. Oct 25China's Communist Party opens key plenum before next year's congress
2. Oct 26China's Communist Party opens four-day plenum
3. Oct 29China expels record number from party
4. Oct 30China expels record number from Communist Party
5. Oct 31China expels record number from Communist Party

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 29, 10:56 PM ET
• BBC News ↗Oct 29, 11:24 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 30, 12:35 PM ET

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