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Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong under corruption investigation

Watchdog confirms corruption probe over suspected 'grave disciplinary and law violations' ahead of Apec meetings in the tech hub.

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Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong is under investigation for corruption, China's top watchdog has confirmed, following his resignation in August ahead of the city hosting Apec meetings.

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Qin Weizhong was appointed deputy party secretary and mayor of Shenzhen in May 2021 and resigned in August due to a change in work post.

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Qin Weizhong, former mayor of the southern technology hub of Shenzhen, is under investigation for corruption, the country’s top watchdog has confirmed.

According to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection on Monday, Qin is “suspected of grave disciplinary and law violations and is currently undergoing review”, which usually means a corruption probe.

Qin was appointed deputy party secretary and mayor of Shenzhen in May 2021.

On August 24 this year, those positions were filled by banking veteran Li Yun, while Qin was announced to have resigned because of a “change in work post”, with no further details given.

Shenzhen will host Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings, including a leaders’ summit, in November.

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What specific violations are alleged against Qin Weizhong?
Will other officials be implicated in the probe?

Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong under corruption investigation

Watchdog confirms corruption probe over suspected 'grave disciplinary and law violations' ahead of Apec meetings in the tech hub.

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Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong is under investigation for corruption, China's top watchdog has confirmed, following his resignation in August ahead of the city hosting Apec meetings.

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Why It Matters

Qin Weizhong was appointed deputy party secretary and mayor of Shenzhen in May 2021 and resigned in August due to a change in work post.

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Qin Weizhong, former mayor of the southern technology hub of Shenzhen, is under investigation for corruption, the country’s top watchdog has confirmed.

Qin was appointed deputy party secretary and mayor of Shenzhen in May 2021.

On August 24 this year, those positions were filled by banking veteran Li Yun, while Qin was announced to have resigned because of a “change in work post”, with no further details given.

Shenzhen will host Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings, including a leaders’ summit, in November.

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What specific violations are alleged against Qin Weizhong?
Will other officials be implicated in the probe?

Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong under corruption investigation

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