Liu Kuanren, a former prominent political figure in China, has been officially expelled from public office following a thorough investigation by the National Supervisory Commission. The announcement, made on Monday, revealed that Liu, who previously served as vice-chairman of both the Central Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shaanxi Provincial Committee, was found guilty of severe breaches of duty. The investigation, initiated in May, uncovered that Liu had engaged in a series of unethical and illegal activities, including attending lavish banquets, accepting gifts and monetary bribes, and leveraging his positions to facilitate business operations, project contracts, and job promotions for personal gain. Additionally, he was found to have misappropriated public funds for his own use. These actions have led to charges of bribery and embezzlement. Liu’s case, along with the illicit assets he accumulated, will now be handed over to the procuratorial authorities for further legal proceedings. Born in Shaanxi province, Liu, 62, began his career in 1987 and joined the China Association for Promoting Democracy in 1998. His career trajectory included teaching at the Xi’an Conservatory of Music and serving in various administrative roles before his rise to vice-chairman positions in 2018 and 2022. His expulsion marks a significant fall from grace for a once-respected political figure.