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Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary to China Brief: Beijing Accelerates Clearance of 'Naked Officials' From Top Ranks
January 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 9, 2026, in its China Brief:

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Beijing Accelerates Clearance of 'Naked Officials' from Top Ranks

By Youlun Nie

Executive Summary

* In late 2025, Beijing initiated a systemic clearance of "naked officials"--those with spouses or children residing abroad--from senior leadership ranks, marking a decisive shift from previous . . .

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