Chinese anti-corruption investigations of high-ranking party

High-ranking Chinese officials have faced disciplinary actions following investigations into violations of law and discipline.

Sun Shaocheng, the former Party Secretary of Inner Mongolia and former deputy director of the Social Development Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, was expelled from the Communist Party and removed from public office. Investigations by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision found that Sun failed to implement central decisions, resisted scrutiny, engaged in superstitious activities, and accepted bribes. He was also accused of interfering in judicial activities and using his influence to benefit relatives. His case has been transferred for criminal prosecution.

Zhang Shuofu, former Party Secretary of Guangzhou and current Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, was placed under investigation for suspected ‘serious violations of discipline and law.’ His tenure in Guangzhou was previously marked by a controversial removal of ancient banyan trees, which preceded his reassignment to the provincial legislature in 2022.