Chinese authorities have removed three high-ranking officials at the ministerial level within the past two weeks as part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts.85105
Yi Lianhong Faces Investigation
State media announced on February 10 that Yi Lianhong, who previously served as party secretary to a vice premier and currently holds the position of vice chairman of the National People’s Congress Financial and Economic Committee, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. He assumed the NPC role following a November 2024 appointment tied to preparations for the national legislative session.9597100
Central inspection teams are examining Yi and his associates, with probes focusing on potential breaches during his tenure. Officials confirm that disciplinary measures are in place.97
Previous Cases in the Series
On January 29, Sun Shaocheng, former Party secretary of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and vice director of the NPC Social Development Affairs Committee, began facing a disciplinary probe. Days later, on January 31, Wang Xiangxi, minister of emergency management, entered investigation for similar allegations of serious violations.453549
Broader Anti-Corruption Push
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection’s website indicates that 12 centrally managed cadres are already under probe this year. Including two provincial party secretaries investigated separately on corruption charges, the total reaches 14 high-level figures.97
These developments highlight intensified scrutiny on senior officials, with central authorities leveraging digital platforms to publicize and advance investigations.
