Commentary Chinese state-run media Xinhua recently published an article that touted Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s speech on anti-corruption at the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI, the Party’s anti-corruption agency) on Jan. 22. Xinhua’s so-called in-depth analysis of Xi’s speech stated, “Political corruption is the biggest form of corruption. Some corrupt elements have formed interest groups in an attempt to steal the power of the Party and the state, and engaged in organized crimes.” This article claimed that some people are “trying to steal the power of the Party and the state.” This statement reveals the ongoing political infighting among high-level CCP officials. The timing of the CCDI plenary meeting was carefully calculated—it took place just after the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden and before the “Two Sessions” (an annual key meeting among the top officials) is scheduled to take place on March …