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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign
Xi Jinping, Chinese president and general secretary of the Communist Party, launched in 2012 a high-profile campaign targeting party, government, military and state-owned company officials suspected of corruption. The campaign has led to the investigation and prosecution of hundreds of officials across the country.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the top anti-corruption watchdog. Photo: CCTV
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A record 63 high-ranking officials were placed under investigation on suspicion of corruption this year. Photo: Robert Ng
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