China's Anti-Graft Crackdown: Senior Xinjiang Official Chen Weijun Probed for Corruption Amid Beijing's Vow to "Eradicate Soil"

Senior Xinjiang Official Chen Weijun Probed Amid China's Anti-Graft Drive

Beijing continues its relentless battle against corruption, adding Chen Weijun, a prominent senior official from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to a growing list of those under investigation. Chen, who serves as executive vice-chairman of Xinjiang, is currently undergoing a "disciplinary review and supervisory investigation" for alleged "serious violations of discipline and law," a phrase commonly used to denote corruption within China's political lexicon.

CCDI Announces Probe Following Politburo's Stance

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), China's supreme anti-graft body, made the announcement on a Sunday, signaling Beijing's unwavering commitment to its anti-corruption drive. This probe comes just two days after the Politburo, the Communist Party's highest decision-making authority, underscored its resolve to intensify oversight on officials in "leading positions" and their exercise of power.

Xi Jinping's Vision: "No Soil for Corruption"

Echoing the Party's firm stance, the official Party journal Qiushi recently republished a significant speech by President Xi Jinping. In his address, Xi emphasized the critical need for "self-revolution" and asserted the objective of creating "no soil for corruption" within the system.

Persistent Issues Highlighted in Inspection Reports

A recent Politburo meeting on Friday involved top leaders reviewing comprehensive reports from central disciplinary inspection missions that scrutinized China's various provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government. According to a readout from Xinhua, these inspection reports highlighted persistent issues that demand serious attention and resolution.

Maintaining High Pressure and Enhancing Governance

The meeting further reiterated the necessity of maintaining "high pressure against corruption" to "resolutely eradicate the soil for corruption" and foster a transparent and ethical political landscape. Additionally, there was a strong call for bolstering leadership across all levels of government and enhancing overall governance.