Xi says corruption 'biggest threat' to Communist Party, anti-graft probes expanded

Janet Yellen raises concern about PRC's 'malicious cyber activity' amid reports of Chinese hackers breaching the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS)

Welcome back to What’s Happening in China, your weekly update on the latest news and developments from the country.

This week: Xi Jinping reaffirmed corruption as the Communist Party’s “biggest threat” amidst new probes, while Washington reiterated alarm over PRC cyber activities. Plus: the tragic toll of Tibet’s recent earthquake rises to 126.

If you find it valuable, please consider sharing this newsletter. Your support in reaching more readers means a lot.

Let’s jump in.

— PC