China Expels 33 Officials in Deepening Purge Ahead of Xi's Fourth Term

China has confirmed the expulsion of 33 officials, including former diplomat Liu Jianchao, as Xi Jinping intensifies a loyalty purge ahead of seeking a fourth term. The move signals continued consolidation of power and suppression of dissent within the party apparatus. The scope and criteria for the purge remain unclear, but it underscores Xi's tightening grip on the CCP.

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