What’s new: Hao Chunrong, a deputy governor of northeast China’s Liaoning province, became the latest senior official to fall amid China’s anti-corruption crackdown.
Hao, 59, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law — a phrase that often refers to corruption — according to a statement issued by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. No details of the investigation were given.
Hao was last seen in public March 26 when she appeared at a pandemic prevention work meeting held by the provincial government, according to the official newspaper Liaoning Daily.
The background: Hao ranked sixth among eight deputy governors of the rustbelt province, overseeing rural development, water system, culture and tourism.
Hao entered Liaoning’s bureaucratic system in 1983 and climbed the ladder to become the only female deputy governor of Liaoning in 2018. She previously held senior positions in city governments of Panjin and Liaoyang, both in Liaoning.
Several officials who worked with Hao in Panjin and Liaoyang have been investigated for graft allegations, public information showed.
Contact reporter Han Wei (weihan@caixin.com) and editor Bob Simison (bob.simison@caixin.com)
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