From Bribes to Beliefs: How Xi Expanded China's Anti-Corruption Campaign

Jun 24, 2026, 05:47:01 PM | TOI.in

China’s anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping has evolved far beyond bribery and financial misconduct. According to recent reports, officials are now being investigated for a wide range of behaviors, including political disloyalty, consulting fortune tellers, practicing feng shui, playing golf, maintaining lavish lifestyles, and even holding "superstitious" beliefs. The crackdown increasingly targets personal conduct, family influence, investment decisions, and ideological loyalty. Supporters view it as a necessary effort to strengthen party discipline, while critics see it as a tool to enforce conformity and eliminate rivals. This video explores how China’s anti-corruption drive is redefining political loyalty.