Former traditional Chinese medicine chief Yu Wenming caught in corruption crackdown
China's top graft-buster is investigating the former director of the National Administration of
Traditional Chinese Medicine on suspicion of corruption.
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The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said on Sunday that Yu Wenming, 62, was suspected of committing 'serious violations of discipline and law', a euphemism for corruption.
Yu last appeared in public giving a speech at the Qihuang Forum held by the Chinese Association of TCM in April. His was taking part as the association's director.
Yu gained a national
profile during the Covid pandemic as a vocal proponent of the approach to treat the coronavirus but started his career as a journalist in 1988, after graduating with a master's degree from Tianjin University of TCM.
Yu became vice director of the administration in 2004 and was promoted to director in 2018, when the State Council embarked on a reshuffle of senior personnel at the nine agencies under its direct control. In 2023, he was replaced by
Yu Yanhong
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During his term, Yu Wenming promoted the use of traditional Chinese medicine, heading central government calls to foster talent and systematically develop the discipline.
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