Beijing Deputy Mayor Investigated for Graft
Beijing deputy mayor Xia Linmao faces an official investigation for suspected disciplinary violations. The anti-graft probe comes ahead of a key ruling party conclave on governance.
China placed Beijing deputy mayor Xia Linmao under investigation for suspected disciplinary and legal violations, the nation's anti-graft watchdog said on Thursday morning. The probe comes as the ruling party prepares for an internal governance conclave in the capital next week. Investigators are scrutinizing high-ranking municipal officials ahead of the key party meeting.
