Manoj P V, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), authored an opinion article in The Week examining the political implications of the removal of Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui amid President Xi Jinping’s continuing anti-corruption campaign.

The article argues that Ma Xingrui’s removal extends beyond an anti-corruption drive and should be viewed in the context of broader political developments within the Chinese Communist Party and the People’s Liberation Army ahead of the 2027 Party Congress. It highlights how recent leadership changes may reflect Xi Jinping’s efforts to consolidate political authority while reshaping China’s strategic and military leadership.

The opinion article was published in The Week on July 15, 2026. Read the full article here.