Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to step up a crackdown on corruption in key sectors, including finance, energy and infrastructure, state media reported.
Mr. Xi, who began his second decade as China’s top leader in 2022 in a break with longstanding political norms, has waged a fierce campaign against corruption since taking power.
Proponents say the campaign promotes clean governance, though critics counter that it serves as a vehicle for Mr. Xi to purge political opponents. In recent months, the campaign has swept through industries including banking, insurance, state-backed business and sport. State broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday that a former top executive at a state-owned oil and gas giant had been arrested for suspected bribery.
