Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI)

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) is the top anti-corruption agency of the Communist Party of China (CPC). It is responsible for enforcing party discipline and combating corruption within the CPC and the broader government. The CCDI's investigations often target high-ranking officials, signaling the CPC's commitment to maintaining its legitimacy and authority. The CCDI is newsworthy due to its ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which has recently intensified ahead of the 2027 leadership reshuffle. Recent investigations include a senior financial regulator (Zhou Liang), the mayor of Chongqing (Hu Henghua), a Hainan official involved in South China Sea reef construction (Xiao Jie), and a former intelligence official (Gao Yichen). These cases highlight the CCDI's broad reach and its focus on various sectors, including finance, regional governance, and national security. The CCDI's activities are significant as they reflect the CPC's efforts to address corruption, maintain stability, and ensure the loyalty of its members.