The Communist Party’s Politburo has been meeting in Beijing in recent days. The Politburo consists of 24 stern men, all of whom have pledged loyalty to party leader Xi Jinping and his ideology. The meeting was, of course, led by Xi, who has ruled the country since 2012.
The party newspapers claim that the strong growth in membership is “irrefutable proof” of the Communist Party’s “correct policies.” But quantity does not necessarily guarantee quality, and the fight against corruption—both inside and outside the party—remains a top priority. Last year was an especially busy one for the Central Committee’s disciplinary commission. Both small and big fish were caught in the net—even several of Xi’s close associates.