By hannover-web.com On October 7, the Central Discipline Inspection Commission and the National Supervisory Commission launched a major initiative to crack down on high-ranking officials who have been accused of serious breaches of discipline and law. Among those highlighted in this effort is Tang Yijun, the former Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Chairman of the Jiangxi Provincial Political Consultative Conference, who has been expelled from both the Party and public office. Other notable figures include Dou Wanguo, the former member and Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Political Consultative Conference, and Du Zi, the former Deputy Secretary and Deputy Director of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional People’s Congress, both of whom also faced expulsion. Zhang Ping, who previously served as the Deputy Secretary of the Guizhou Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and Deputy Director of the Provincial Supervisory Commission, has similarly been dismissed from his Party membership and official duties.
Tang Yijun, born in March 1961 in Shandong, has held several prominent positions in Zhejiang and Liaoning, including Minister of Justice. In 2023, he took on the role of Chairman of the Jiangxi Provincial Political Consultative Conference but was placed under investigation shortly after in April. The investigation revealed that Tang had strayed far from his ideals, openly opposed organizational scrutiny, frequently violated the Central Eight Regulations by accepting lavish banquets and travel arrangements, and improperly accepted gifts and financial benefits. Furthermore, he misrepresented personal matters, disregarded organizational principles, and used his position to financially benefit family members and associates, leading to serious damage to his integrity.
According to the official report, Tang’s actions constituted severe violations of party discipline across multiple areas, including grave misconduct and potential bribery. As a result, he has been expelled from the Party, dismissed from public office, stripped of his representative status at the 20th National Congress, and will have his illicit gains confiscated. His case has also been referred to judicial authorities for further investigation.
Dou Wanguo, born in October 1962 in Jiangsu, has been serving in Xinjiang since 2018 and has been under investigation since March. His inquiry uncovered issues similar to Tang’s, including a lack of commitment to core party values, a refusal to uphold democratic centralism, and involvement in unauthorized appointments that compromised financial integrity.
These findings led to Dou’s expulsion from the Party, termination from public service, and revocation of his representative position in the 10th Party Congress, along with the confiscation of his illegal earnings.
Du Zi, born in June 1955 in Inner Mongolia, lost his Deputy Director position in January 2018 and was also investigated in April this year. He faced allegations of compromising party values, making unauthorized personnel selections, and exploiting his role for personal financial gain, failing to adhere to ethical standards.
Du is also expelled from the Party, stripped of his privileges, and his case has been referred for criminal investigation, as well as the recovery of his unlawful assets.
Lastly, Zhang Ping, born in August 1964 in Hubei, had a lengthy career in the discipline inspection system, culminating in his roles as Deputy Secretary of the Guizhou Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and Deputy Director of the Provincial Supervisory Commission. Following his investigation in April, he, too, was found guilty of significant breaches of both party and organizational principles.
The disciplinary actions against these individuals reflect a robust commitment to uphold integrity and accountability within the ranks of public office in China, highlighting the gravity of the violations and the proactive stance of the authorities in enforcing party discipline.
