President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign, which began in 2013, shows no signs of slowing down as it enters its second decade. According to data from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the intensity of these investigations has increased significantly over time. In 2023, there were 65 probes launched into civilian officials at the vice-ministerial level or higher, a sharp rise from the 19 investigations recorded during the campaign's inaugural year.

The trend of heightened scrutiny appears to be continuing into the current year. The CCDI has already opened 46 investigations into high-ranking officials, outpacing the 39 probes recorded during the same period in previous years. The campaign, which is a signature policy of Xi’s administration, focuses on rooting out graft within the government and the Communist Party. While the government frames these efforts as essential for maintaining party integrity and public trust, the sheer volume of investigations highlights the persistent nature of the crackdown. The data provided by the SCMP suggests that the scope and frequency of these investigations are accelerating rather than tapering off, marking a sustained effort to exert control over the bureaucracy through disciplinary oversight.