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Security officials stand guard outside the Great Hall of the People prior to a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Communist Party rule, in Beijing on Sept. 30, 2024. Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images
Three high-ranking Chinese officials, including a political rival of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, have received suspended death sentences for bribery. The situation has fueled speculation among China observers about Xi’s waning influence, especially since he was absent from recent significant military events.
