The Rampant Leadership Corruption Plaguing China and Russia
Briefly

The ODNI's report on the wealth and corruption of Chinese leaders, notably Xi Jinping, critiques the anti-corruption campaigns in China and Russia, revealing a significant disconnect. Despite their campaigns against corruption, the leaders themselves have amassed large fortunes, with Xi's family wealth being a prime example. In Russia, the late opposition figure Alexei Navalny's findings further illustrate the extent of corruption, particularly among Putin and his close associates. The situation highlights a pervasive hypocrisy in both countries concerning the perceived integrity of their leadership amidst rampant corruption.
China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspections found over 4.7 million officials guilty of corruption, yet leaders like Xi Jinping remain unscathed by scrutiny over their wealth.
Supporting evidence from Alexei Navalny's investigations highlights the excessive wealth of Vladimir Putin and his associates, claiming that his political party is 'full of crooks and thieves'.
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