Key words V: 'Naked officials' being uncovered

The campaign against corruption is throwing new light on officials who send their wives and children abroad, where they can possibly set up channels for the transfer of illicit income and establish a base should they be forced to flee China.

Guangdong has identified 2,190 naked officials and reassigned 866 who refused to bring their wives and children back to China.

Guangdong corruption prevention regulation dictated that naked officials shall not take on important positions and will never be a candidate for leadership.