China expels former Politburo member Ma Xingrui from the ruling Communist Party following a graft probe and related allegations. Bloomberg reports that the party decision cites a broad set of charges, including corruption, abuse of power, and trading political influence for sex. Channel NewsAsia adds details on Ma’s position and the timing of investigations, saying he is 67 and becomes the third former Politburo member to face investigation during the current party term that began in 2022. Both outlets frame the expulsion as the result of an internal disciplinary process rather than a court case announcement. The reported allegations extend beyond financial misconduct to include improper personal conduct tied to the misuse of authority. The expulsion removes Ma from party membership, a key step in China’s disciplinary system, and signals the continuation of a broader anti-corruption campaign that has increasingly reached senior officials. The reports do not provide additional specifics on the evidence or any sentencing outcomes, focusing instead on the party’s disciplinary decision and the scope of the allegations.