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Japan Today
4 days ago
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- Japan Today
Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao taken in for questioning, WSJ reports
FILE PHOTO: Liu Jianchao, director general of the Department of International Cooperation of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the ruling Communist Party's anti-graft watchdog, attends a news conference in Beijing, China, January 15, Kyung-Hoon/File Photo Liu Jianchao, a senior Chinese diplomat widely seen as a potential future foreign minister, has been taken away by authorities for questioning, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Liu was taken away after returning to Beijing in late July from an overseas work trip, WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter. China's State Council Information Office, which handles media queries for the Chinese government, and the Chinese Communist Party International Liaison Department did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. Liu, 61, has led the Communist Party's body in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties. Since taking the role in 2022, he has travelled to more than 20 nations and met officials from more than 160 countries. Liu's busy schedule, especially his meetings with the former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, stoked expectations that the former ambassador and ministry spokesman was being groomed to be the next foreign minister. His detention marks the highest-level probe involving a diplomat since China ousted its former foreign minister and President Xi Jinping's protégé, Qin Gang, in 2023 following rumours of an extramarital affair. Born in the northeastern province of Jilin, Liu majored in English at Beijing Foreign Studies University and studied international relations at Oxford before taking up his first post as a translator with the foreign ministry. He has served in China's mission to Britain and later as ambassador to Indonesia and the Philippines. During his time as ministry spokesman, he was known for humorous off-the-cuff comments while making a no-nonsense defence of China's interests. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
Al-Ahram Weekly
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
China probes Wuhan ex-mayor over Covid response - Health - Life & Style
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the former mayor of the central city of Wuhan, Beijing's top anti-graft bodies said. Zhou Xianwang served as the top Communist Party official in the Chinese metropolis from 2018 until early 2021, playing a major role in the handling of the first known outbreak of Covid-19. Beijing's two key anti-corruption watchdogs said Zhou was suspected of "serious violations of disciplines and laws" -- a common euphemism for graft. He "is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation," according to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. The statement did not provide details about Zhou's alleged misconduct or the period of time during which it took place. Zhou has served in a range of high-level roles, including from 2021 to 2023 as vice chairman of a provincial committee under China's top political advisory body. Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged in an expansive anti-corruption campaign since coming to power over a decade ago, ostensibly aimed at stamping out graft at all levels of the ruling Communist Party. Supporters say the drive promotes clean governance, while critics say it serves as a tool for Xi to oust political opponents. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China probes Wuhan ex-mayor who presided over Covid response
Beijing: Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the former mayor of the central city of Wuhan, Beijing's top anti-graft bodies said Tuesday. Zhou Xianwang served as the top Communist Party official in the Chinese metropolis from 2018 until early 2021, playing a major role in the handling of the first known outbreak of Covid-19. Beijing's two key anti-corruption watchdogs said Zhou was suspected of "serious violations of disciplines and laws" -- a common euphemism for graft. He "is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation", according to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. The statement did not provide details about Zhou's alleged misconduct or the period of time during which it took place. Zhou has served in a range of high-level roles, including from 2021 to 2023 as vice chairman of a provincial committee under China 's top political advisory body. Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged in an expansive anti-corruption campaign since coming to power over a decade ago, ostensibly aimed at stamping out graft at all levels of the ruling Communist Party. Supporters say the drive promotes clean governance, while critics say it serves as a tool for Xi to oust political opponents.
HKFP
08-07-2025
- Politics
- HKFP
China probes former Wuhan mayor who presided over Covid response
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the former mayor of the central city of Wuhan, Beijing's top anti-graft bodies said Tuesday. Zhou Xianwang served as the top Communist Party official in the Chinese metropolis from 2018 until early 2021, playing a major role in the handling of the first known outbreak of Covid-19. Beijing's two key anti-corruption watchdogs said Zhou was suspected of 'serious violations of disciplines and laws' — a common euphemism for graft. He 'is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation', according to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. The statement did not provide details about Zhou's alleged misconduct or the period of time during which it took place. Zhou has served in a range of high-level roles, including from 2021 to 2023 as vice chairman of a provincial committee under China's top political advisory body. Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged in an expansive anti-corruption campaign since coming to power over a decade ago, ostensibly aimed at stamping out graft at all levels of the ruling Communist Party. Supporters say the drive promotes clean governance, while critics say it serves as a tool for Xi to oust political opponents.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China probes Wuhan ex-mayor who presided over Covid-19 response
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the former mayor of the central city of Wuhan , Beijing's top anti-graft bodies said Tuesday. Zhou Xianwang served as the top Communist Party official in the Chinese metropolis from 2018 until early 2021, playing a major role in the handling of the first known outbreak of Covid-19 Beijing's two key anti-corruption watchdogs said Zhou was suspected of "serious violations of disciplines and laws" -- a common euphemism for "is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation", according to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory statement did not provide details about Zhou's alleged misconduct or the period of time during which it took has served in a range of high-level roles, including from 2021 to 2023 as vice chairman of a provincial committee under China 's top political advisory President Xi Jinping has engaged in an expansive anti-corruption campaign since coming to power over a decade ago, ostensibly aimed at stamping out graft at all levels of the ruling Communist say the drive promotes clean governance, while critics say it serves as a tool for Xi to oust political opponents.
