Dozens of Senior Officials Purged Under Xi’s Anti-Corruption Campaign

Xi wants to eliminate his political rivals, expert says

Chinese leader Xi Jinping (front) delivers a speech as (L-R) Liu Yunshan, Zhang Dejiang, Li Keqiang, Yu Zhengsheng and Wang Qishan stand at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Nov. 15, 2012. Feng Li/Getty Images

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Since Xi Jinping took office in late 2012, many high-level officials have reportedly been dismissed amid his anti-corruption campaign. One China expert says that the campaign was aimed at targetting Xi’s political rivals.