China Expands Liuzhi Detention Centres Amid Anti-Corruption Campaign

China has built over 200 “liuzhi” detention centres as part of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign, detaining suspects for up to six months without legal counsel or family visits. The centres, introduced in 2018, replace the controversial “shuanggui” system. Critics argue the regime enables abuse, with detainees often facing torture and forced confessions under extreme pressure.