China formally accuses former Politburo member of corruption

A former member of China's Politburo, Ma Xingrui, has been formally charged with corruption following his expulsion from the Communist Party. Prosecutors in Yichang allege he accepted substantial bribes and favored others during his leadership roles. Ma's investigation began in April due to serious violations of party discipline and national laws. His case is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign initiated by President Xi Jinping since 2012, which aims to strengthen party loyalty and discipline. Ma previously served as the Party Secretary in Xinjiang and as Governor of Guangdong, and he has a background in aerospace engineering.