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Disappearances, restructuring and intimidation: China's anti-corruption crackdown is cranked up

Published on 06.05.2026 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 8 min

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The anti-corruption drive launched nearly 15 years ago has entered a new phase: it is now being extended to the intelligence services, with forced resignations, curtailed operations and budgetary cuts.

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