Communist Party of China expels 33 officials
- Officials include former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia
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- Officials include former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia
By Saadet Gokce
ISTANBUL (AA) - The Chinese Communist Party on Thursday expelled 33 officials, including former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia.
The decision was announced in the communique of the party's Central Committee.
Other promient names 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.
The plenary session was headed by President Xi Jinping who is also general secretary of the Central Committee.
Xi addressed weaknesses in the party leadership and "lax" governance through a strict disciplinary campaign.
Also, 10 alternate members were promoted to full members of the Central Committee.
Saadet Gökce