China Disciplines Nearly One Million Officials in 2025 Under Xi's Anti-Corruption Drive

In 2025, China's Communist Party disciplined a record 983,000 officials, a 10.6% increase from 2024, as part of an intensified crackdown ordered by President Xi Jinping to enforce party policies and combat corruption. The campaign, ongoing since 2012, targets graft and aims to ensure loyalty to Xi's agenda, with over 7.2 million disciplined since its inception. Officials have been warned against policy inaction and distortion of central directives, while some senior figures have faced investigations or expulsions, reflecting efforts to strengthen party discipline ahead of a new five-year economic plan.