Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders

Xi Jinping's corruption crackdown is once again in the spotlight as China prepares for the fifth plenum, a meeting of top leaders. This comes as a backdrop to years of purges, with some analysts questioning whether the issue is genuine corruption or a test of loyalty to Xi Jinping. The pace of investigations has not slowed since Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, with China's disciplinary authorities opening probes into over a million people last year.

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Xi Jinping's corruption crackdown may lead to increased stability and confidence in the Chinese market. The fifth plenum meeting of top leaders could result in policies that boost investor sentiment and economic growth.

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