China Confirms Expulsion of 33 Officials, as Xi’s Purge Deepens
Xi Jinping has enforced loyalty as he prepares to claim a fourth term as leader. Among those removed was a prominent former diplomat, Liu Jianchao.
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- Filed: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:15:18 GMT
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