Former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan under investigation for corruption

South China Morning Post - Oct 13, 2026

Huang Qifan, former mayor of Chongqing and a survivor of multiple regional massive corruption scandals, is under investigation for corruption, according to state media. State news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday that the Communist Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was investigating Huang for alleged serious violations of discipline and law, a euphemism for corruption. More to follow ...

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