Xi purges 33 from party in anti-corruption drive; succession uncertainty grows

China's Communist Party removed 33 officials in an anti-corruption purge spanning civilian and military sectors, signaling intensified internal consolidation. The move raises questions about leadership renewal and succession planning, with Xi Jinping's successor unclear. This continues an established pattern of purges but with notable breadth across sectors.

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