The Communist Party of China confirmed the expulsion of 33 officials, including former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia, according to a fifth plenum communique released by Xinhua, cited by Reuters.

The list also includes former military official Liu Zhenli, former senior diplomat Liu Jianchao, former industry minister Jin Zhuanglong and former securities regulator chairman Yi Huiman, according to Reuters.