Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive targets record number of ‘tigers’ this year

China's anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping reached a new peak in 2024, with a record 56 high-ranking officials investigated, a 25% surge from 2023. The campaign has intensified scrutiny on central party agencies and the military, including the PLA Rocket Force, while cases in the financial sector decreased.

Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive targets record number of ‘tigers’ this year
China's anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping reached a new peak in 2024, with a record 56 high-ranking officials investigated, a 25% surge from 2023. The campaign has intensified scrutiny on central party agencies and the military, including the PLA Rocket Force, while cases in the financial sector decreased.