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China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Amy Hawkins in Beijing
Source published: 30/10/2026, 02:56:46 UTC
Briefing created: 30/10/2026, 03:38:06 UTC
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Briefings
China expelled a record 33 members from the Communist Party at the fifth plenum, a gathering of top officials held roughly once a year. The event concluded with an unprecedented number of empty seats, symbolizing the scale of the purges under Xi Jinping. This finding is based on the provided evidence which states 33 members were expelled at the fifth plenum.
Key points
- China expelled a record 33 members from the Communist Party at the fifth plenum.
- The fifth plenum is a gathering of top officials held roughly once a year.
Context
The fifth plenum is a gathering of top officials held roughly once a year. The evidence indicates this specific event resulted in the expulsion of 33 members, marking a record number for this type of gathering.
Limitations
The evidence explicitly states the fifth plenum is a gathering of top officials held roughly once a year, but does not specify the exact date of this specific plenum or confirm the year of the event.
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