Beijing (HRNW)- The government of China has intensified its anti-corruption campaign by removing 19 senior officials, including nine military officers, from the lawmakers’ list ahead of the upcoming annual political session in Beijing.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, the dismissed officials were removed from the country’s top legislative body before the key political session scheduled from March 4 to March 11, where thousands of delegates are expected to gather. During the session, the government will present its five-year policy plan along with annual economic and economic development targets.
The Standing Committee of China’s top legislature confirmed that nine military officers were among those removed but did not disclose specific reasons for the dismissals.
The move comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping continues his extensive anti-corruption drive. Since coming to power, he has launched campaigns targeting corruption at both senior and local levels, describing corruption as the greatest threat to the ruling Communist Party.
Recently, one of Xi Jinping’s close allies and senior military general Zhang Youxia was also removed from his post amid allegations of serious disciplinary violations.
Critics have suggested that while the campaign is officially aimed at eliminating corruption, it may also be used to remove political rivals.
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