Xi’s corruption crackdown by the numbers

China's extensive campaign against corruption, a cornerstone policy of President Xi Jinping since his rise to power in 2012, remains a central focus of his administration. Leaders have explicitly linked the success of this campaign to the Communist Party's continued ability to govern.

More than a decade into this initiative, it shows no signs of slowing down. The South China Morning Post is undertaking a comprehensive multimedia analysis of the anti-corruption drive. This deep dive will examine the cases of high-ranking officials, often referred to as 'tigers,' who have been brought down by investigations between 2013 and 2025.

The investigation aims to shed light on what these specific cases reveal about the broader anti-corruption campaign. By scrutinizing the prosecution of these prominent figures, the analysis seeks to provide insights into the methods, scope, and effectiveness of Xi Jinping's signature policy.

This initiative by the South China Morning Post highlights the ongoing significance of the anti-corruption efforts in China, both domestically for the party's legitimacy and internationally as a major policy initiative of the world's second-largest economy.