Overview

• President Xi Jinping emphasized that corruption remains the greatest threat to the Communist Party, calling for continued tenacity in fighting graft.
• China's anti-corruption campaign, ongoing for over a decade, has targeted high-ranking officials in the military, finance, and sports sectors, including two former defense ministers and a national football coach.
• A record 58 senior officials, including vice-ministerial-level figures, were investigated in 2024, highlighting the campaign's scale and persistence.
• Xi warned that any hesitation or relaxation in the crackdown could lead to catastrophic errors, urging officials to eliminate conditions that enable corruption.
• The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's meeting this week will outline 2025 priorities, with grassroots corruption also receiving attention as part of broader efforts to restore public trust.