China has introduced academic programmes on anti-corruption to train students for long-term deployment of president Xi Jinping’s signature campaign, a report said. Sixteen universities in China will establish majors in discipline inspection and supervision for undergraduate studies, South China Morning Post said. The universities have listed the subject as a key programme this year and plans to offer master’s and doctoral degree programmes next year. Read more: China accused of making 2 illegal police stations in the Netherlands: ReportThe anti-corruption system in China has seen a major overhaul after the communist party’s 18th national congress in 2012 when Xi Jinping came to power. Xi Jinping hailed the drive as “an overwhelming victory” against corruption over the past 10 years in the communist party meeting last month.

Source: Hindustan Times November 06, 2022 16:49 UTC