Xi’s crusade against corruption has gone well beyond economic crime
A data project by the South China Morning Post, in its fourth series installment, reveals that President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign, initiated thirteen years ago, has expanded significantly beyond economic crimes. While initially perceived as targeting financial offenses, the campaign now scrutinizes how officials wield their power, their adherence to directives, and even their private conduct.

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AI-generatedA data project by the South China Morning Post, in its fourth series installment, reveals that President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign, initiated thirteen years ago, has expanded significantly beyond economic crimes. While initially perceived as targeting financial offenses, the campaign now scrutinizes how officials wield their power, their adherence to directives, and even their private conduct. This broader scope indicates a shift in focus for the anti-graft initiative under Xi's leadership.
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4 extractedPresident Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign has expanded beyond economic crimes.
The campaign is increasingly focused on how officials use their power.
Private lives of officials are now part of the anti-corruption scrutiny.
The campaign also scrutinizes whether officials 'toe the line'.