‘Unwritten rules’ become newest target in Communist Party’s war on corruption

What happened: The Communist Party of China pledged to crack down on "unwritten rules" that enable corruption, deepening its campaign to keep officials in line. Officials described takeaways from the 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenum at a Friday press conference. Why it matters: Officials underscored President Xi Jinping's assertion that corruption remains a serious challenge requiring sustained pressure and targeted action, signaling continued emphasis on the long-running anti-corruption campaign.

The Communist Party of China pledged to crack down on "unwritten rules" that enable corruption, deepening its campaign to keep officials in line. Officials described takeaways from the 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenum at a Friday press conference.

Officials underscored President Xi Jinping's assertion that corruption remains a serious challenge requiring sustained pressure and targeted action, signaling continued emphasis on the long-running anti-corruption campaign.