Key facts
- 33 officials expelled from China's Communist Party.
- Expulsions confirmed via communique released by Xinhua on Thursday.
- Notable expellees include Ma Xingrui and Zhang Youxia.
China's Communist Party confirmed the expulsion of 33 officials on Thursday, according to a communique released by state media Xinhua. The list of expellees includes prominent figures such as former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia. The communique also named former military official Liu Zhenli, former senior diplomat Liu Jianchao, former industry minister Jin Zhuanglong, and former chairman of China's securities regulator Yi Huiman. Additionally, Li Yunze, formerly the head of China's financial regulator, was removed from his party position.