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Chinese Communist Party Removes Politburo Member Ma Xingrui
The Chinese Communist Party expelled Politburo member Ma Xingrui on Tuesday. He is the third such member removed since 2025. The move comes amid scrutiny of state aerospace and defense programs.
Jul 14, 7:06 PM·1m read1 source
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The Chinese Communist Party purged Politburo member Ma Xingrui on Tuesday. Semafor reported that Ma, a rocket scientist-turned-bureaucrat, is the third Politburo member expelled since 2025. The action occurred as Beijing increases scrutiny of state aerospace and defense efforts.
The purge forms part of Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption drive, Semafor reported. The outlet noted that members of the party’s top echelon, previously seen as enjoying some protection, are now facing removal.
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