China removes senior Politburo member Ma Xingrui amid corruption and sex allegations

China's top leadership continues a crackdown on corruption. Ma Xingrui was recently expelled from the Politburo. The removal follows China's top leadership continues a crackdown on corruption. Ma Xingrui was recently expelled from the Politburo. The removal follows

accusations of corruption and sexual misconduct. He previously served as party secretary of the Xinjiang region. He also headed China's space program before his political rise. He is the third Politburo member purged since 2022. The move underscores ongoing scrutiny of

senior officials. Analysts will monitor for further disciplinary actions within the party.