China’s villages put to Communist Party loyalty test in national anti-corruption campaign

China’s villages put to Communist Party loyalty test in national anti-corruption campaign

Tens of thousands of anti-corruption inspectors have fanned out across China to carry out the first national check on the party loyalty of cadres in the country’s half a million villages. The announcement of the campaign came a month after the Communist Party’s graft watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), said 77,000 village … Read more

China arrests former insurance executive as anti-corruption campaign sweeps finance sector

China arrests former insurance executive as anti-corruption campaign sweeps finance sector

According to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, Li is accused of serious violations, including severe breaches of party discipline and abuse of power, following an investigation by the National Supervisory Commission that concluded in late September. Li is accused of ignoring regulations by accepting invitations that could compromise his impartiality, breaching organisational principles to benefit others … Read more

Smiles, a few words … China’s new premier makes his debut next to Xi Jinping

Smiles, a few words … China’s new premier makes his debut next to Xi Jinping

That could be because he had the approval of the most important person in the room. After giving his speech, Li appeared to receive endorsement from Xi Jinping – the pair made eye contact and a smiling Li exchanged a few words with the president, who was seated beside him. Later, Li had a longer … Read more