Tag: Corruption

Corruption Purge Clearing Space for Xi Allies

Jiao Yulu (1922-1964) was a local party official who became the posthumous star of a propaganda campaign extolling the virtues of honesty and dedication among cadres. After describing Xi Jinping’s effort to “resurrect an old party icon,” by honoring Jiao during a visit to Henan Province last month, author Murong Xuecun becomes another commentator to draw attention to the politics behind Xi’s ongoing anti-corruption drive. The essay has

April 17, 2014 1:16 PM

Four New Citizen Activists Sentenced

Four members of the New Citizens Movement civil rights and anti-corruption group received prison sentences on Friday, Reuters’ Sui-Lee

April 18, 2014 3:03 AM

Officials With Ties to Zhou Under Investigation

Xinhua reports that Zhao Miao, a senior Party official from Sichuan, has been placed under investigation for corruption. While Zhao is from

April 14, 2014 10:02 PM

Drawing the News: Lanzhou Water, Maoming PX, More

A roundup of online political cartoons from the past two weeks. Click any image to launch the slideshow view. Last Friday, officials in Lanzhou,

April 14, 2014 12:36 PM

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