Beware of ‘political swindlers’, China’s cadres warned ahead of leadership change

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alcott WeiFebruary 13, 2026 at 01:10 PM

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Ahead of next year's leadership reshuffle, China's anti-corruption watchdogs have issued warnings to Communist Party officials, urging tighter discipline and increased scrutiny. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the National Supervisory Commission (NSC), and the party’s Organisation Department jointly issued the orders. The notice cautioned against associating with "political swindlers" who falsely claim connections to senior officials to sell promotions. The watchdogs stated that corruption and malpractice in official appointments persist and pose a risk to the upcoming leadership transition. The aim is to prevent potential harm and ensure a smooth transition of power.

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Xinhua News Agency 50% Organisation Department 60% Central Commission for Discipline Inspection 70% National Supervisory Commission 70% Communist Party of China 80% China 90%

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anti-corruption 90% leadership reshuffle 90% political swindlers 80% cadres 80% corruption 70% communist party 70% china 70% promotion and appointment 60% discipline inspection 60%