What’s going on behind the scenes in China?Just days before a major political gathering, 19 officials—including nine military figures—have quietly disappeared.
They are from the country’s lawmaking body. No explanation. No details. Just… gone.
The announcement came from the National People’s Congress Standing Committee.
Raising eyebrows ahead of the high-stakes “Two Sessions” in Beijing. And timing matters.
Only weeks ago, President Xi Jinping removed his close ally, top general Zhang Youxia, over “serious violations”—a phrase often linked to corruption.
Anti-Corruption Purge
So, is this about cleaning house—or consolidating power?
Critics argue Xi’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign, famously dubbed “tigers and flies,” doubles as a political reset button.
Names like Li Qiaoming and Shen Jinlong—senior military figures—are now part of that unfolding story.
Experts often point out a pattern. “In China, anti-corruption drives can serve dual purposes—discipline and control,” one analyst might say.
Simplifying a complex system where loyalty and authority intertwine.
With thousands of delegates set to gather for China’s biggest political meetings, the message is clear: discipline comes first.
But here’s the real question—are these purges about fighting corruption… or shaping the future of power itself?
