Thousands targeted in China's anti-corruption campaign

A high profile campaign against corruption and bribery by the Chinese ruling Communist Party has led to tens of thousands of party officials being investigated or jailed.

Spearheaded by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the move has gained huge public support.

But a growing number are killing themselves - the suicide rate among high ranking officials is at least 30% higher than the national average

Carrie Gracie reports.

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