China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive

Beijing – China has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member, from the ruling Communist Party on corruption charges, making him the third sitting member of the elite decision-making body to be purged since 2025 as ​President Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-graft campaign.

Ma, who also served as the deputy head of ‌the central ‌rural work leading group, was placed under investigation in April over suspected “serious violation of ​law and discipline” — the party’s euphemism for corruption.

Investigators found that Ma had sought benefits for others in the selection and appointment of officials and improperly arranged jobs for others, Xinhua reported.