Politics · Beijing, China · November 2, 2026

China's Fifth Plenum confirms expulsion of 33 Central Committee members

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 1, 10:14 PM ET · from an earlier edition that day

The plenum confirmed 33 members were expelled, including 16 generals, The Hindu reported. It said the anti-corruption drive continues.

Why it matters

It reshapes the military and party leadership.

Background

Xi Jinping has run an anti-corruption campaign since 2012.

Sources

• South China Morning Post ↗Nov 1, 10:29 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 1, 10:14 PM ET

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