Record purges as Xi stresses party discipline at China political gathering

Xi emphasises party discipline amid record purges, as observers say his anti-corruption drive has become a means of maintaining authority.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT · How we use AI

Xi has stressed party discipline at a political gathering in China amid a record number of purges, according to BBC News.

Observers say his anti-corruption campaign has evolved into a means of strengthening and retaining his authority.

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