China Expels Former Politburo Member Over Graft and Sex Charges

China’s Communist Party has expelled former Politburo member **Ma Xingrui** from both the party and public office, marking the third Politburo-level official removed in a reported deepening anti-graft campaign. Coverage from **China Daily Asia** and **CNA** confirms the expulsion follows an investigation into allegations of corruption, with **Reuters** framing it as part of a broader crackdown.

The **South China Morning Post** and **Bloomberg** highlight that the probe uncovered ‘rampant corruption,’ including involvement of Ma’s family, and specify sex charges as part of the allegations. State media has not yet detailed the scope of the misconduct or the investigation’s timeline.

Next steps will likely include further clarification from Chinese authorities on the evidence against Ma, potential legal proceedings, and whether this signals an escalation in the anti-corruption drive targeting high-ranking officials. Coverage does not yet specify any broader political implications or reactions from other party factions.