China's Communist Party expels 33 members, including 16 military
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China's Communist Party expelled 33 members, including 16 from the military, in its latest anti-corruption drive.
Announced Thursday, this shake-up is all about tightening party discipline and making sure everyone stays loyal at the top.
Xi Jinping, Zhang Shengmin head CMC
Some major figures are out, like former Xinjiang boss Ma Xingrui and former senior generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli.
Now, only Xi and Zhang Shengmin lead the powerful Central Military Commission, which could make things tricky for how China's military runs.
With 51 expulsions since Xi's third term began, it's clear he's serious about keeping control as China heads toward its next big Party Congress in 2027.