Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation

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• Ma Xingrui, a Politburo member and deputy leader of the central rural work leading group, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of law and party discipline.
• The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and supervisory authorities are conducting a disciplinary review and supervisory probe.
• Authorities released no details about the nature of the allegations.
• Ma has been absent from official public footage since late October and was removed as Xinjiang party chief in July.
• The investigation follows probes of other senior figures, including Zhang Youxia, and the earlier expulsion of He Weidong for corruption.