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The Chinese Communist Party expelled 33 officials on Thursday, including former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia, Anadolu Agency reported.
The decision was announced in a communique issued by the party’s Central Committee.
Other prominent figures named include former military official Liu Zhenli, former senior diplomat Liu Jianchao, former Industry Minister Jin Zhuanglong, former head of China’s financial regulator Li Yunze and former securities regulator Yi Huiman.
The plenary session was chaired by President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Central Committee.
Xi addressed weaknesses in party leadership and what he described as “lax” governance through a strict disciplinary campaign.
Ten alternate members were also promoted to full members of the Central Committee.
