Beijing:The Chinese Communist Party has expelled 33 officials, including former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia. This decision was officially announced in a communiqué from the party's Central Committee.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the expulsion was part of a broader effort to address weaknesses in party leadership and governance, described as "lax" in the communiqué. The plenary session, led by President Xi Jinping, who serves as the general secretary of the Central Committee, highlighted the importance of strict disciplinary measures.

The communiqué emphasized that the problems of lax supervision and governance had been addressed, curbing unhealthy tendencies and remedying long-standing issues within the Party, state, and military. It stressed the strategy of ensuring officials lack the audacity, opportunity, or desire to commit corruption.

Prominent figures expelled include former military official Liu Zhenli, former senior diplomat Liu Jianchao, former Industry Minister Jin Zhuanglong, former head of China's financial regulator Li Yunze, and former securities regulator Yi Huiman. Additionally, ten alternate members were promoted to full members of the Central Committee, and Zhang Shengmin, a significant figure in the anti-corruption campaign targeting military leadership, was elected to the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

The party announced plans to convene its 21st National Congress in Beijing in the second half of 2027.