Analysis: Xi Jinping moves to bury a scandal that reaches his inner circle
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-07-23 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, Asia Pacific
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The scandal swirling around Ma Xingrui is a serious blow for the Xi administration, which now has to step carefully to avoid bearing the brunt of public anger. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
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