China Communist Party Purge Corruption Officials
- A plenary session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has confirmed the expulsion of several high-ranking officials, marking one of the largest internal...
- The plenary session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of china (CPC) confirmed the expulsions of several senior military and civil commanders on Thursday, October 24,...
- among those sanctioned are General He Weidong, vice president of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the highest governing body of the Army; Admiral Miao Hua, former head of...
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China Expels Senior Military and Civil Commanders in Major Corruption Purge
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A plenary session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has confirmed the expulsion of several high-ranking officials, marking one of the largest internal purges in recent years due to widespread corruption allegations.The move signals a continued anti-corruption drive under Xi Jinping’s leadership.
Last updated: October 23, 2025, 12:09:50 PM PST
Details of the Purge
The plenary session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of china (CPC) confirmed the expulsions of several senior military and civil commanders on Thursday, October 24, 2024, due to corruption scandals.This represents a significant internal purge within the Chinese leadership.
among those sanctioned are General He Weidong, vice president of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the highest governing body of the Army; Admiral Miao Hua, former head of political work in the Armed Forces; and former Minister of Agriculture Tang Renjian, who was convicted of accepting multi-million dollar bribes. Xinhua News Agency reported the details of the expulsions.
The conclave,which began on Monday,October 21,2024,and took place behind closed doors,concluded with a statement ratifying the party’s expulsions of 14 members of the Central Committee for “serious violations of discipline and the law.” The specific nature of these violations beyond the bribery allegations against Tang Renjian remains largely undisclosed.
The session also decided to appoint Zhang Shengmin as vice president of the CMC, according to the official Xinhua statement.
Key Figures Expelled
| Name | Title | Allegations |
|---|---|---|
| He Weidong | Vice President of the Central Military Commission (CMC) | Corruption (details unspecified) |
| Miao Hua | Former Head of Political Work in the Armed Forces | Corruption (details unspecified) |
| tang Renjian | Former Minister of Agriculture | Multi-million dollar bribes |
Context and Implications
This purge is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign initiated by President Xi Jinping after he came to power in 2012. The campaign has targeted officials at all levels of the party, from low-level bureaucrats to high-ranking generals. Critics argue that the campaign is also used to eliminate political rivals and consolidate Xi Jinping’s power.
The focus on military officials is particularly noteworthy. The PLA is a crucial pillar of the CPC’s power, and corruption within the military is seen as a serious threat to national security. The expulsions of He Weidong and Miao Hua suggest that Xi Jinping is persistent to root out corruption within the PLA,even at the highest levels.
The appointment of Zhang Sheng