Trending Now - Xi Jinping's Anti-corruption Campaign Continues After 14 Years

WHO:

Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China

Critics of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

WHAT:

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign has been ongoing for 14 years.

The campaign includes purges aimed at enforcing loyalty and control within the military.

WHY:

The leadership believes that a lack of discipline, unity, and adherence to the party's message could lead to division and challenges, similar to other political parties globally.

Critics argue that the purges reflect a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control.

HOW:

The campaign employs purges as a method to maintain control and discipline within the party and military.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 01:26 UTC)

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign, which has been underway for 14 years, is facing criticism for its purges aimed at enforcing loyalty and control within the military. Supporters of the campaign believe that maintaining discipline and unity is essential to prevent division, while critics argue that these actions reflect a ruthless pursuit of absolute loyalty. The ongoing efforts highlight the leadership's concerns about challenges similar to those faced by political parties around the world.