China’s top anti-corruption authorities have announced the expulsion and dismissal of Gao Xingfu, former deputy head of the standing committee of Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress, following a comprehensive disciplinary investigation. The 62-year-old native official was removed from the Communist Party of China and all public offices on February 6, 2026, marking a significant development in the nation’s ongoing anti-graft campaign.
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and National Commission of Supervision conducted an extensive probe into Gao’s activities after he was placed under investigation in August. The investigation uncovered multiple severe violations, including political opportunism, association with fraudulent elements, and active resistance against organizational scrutiny. Authorities also discovered his involvement in superstitious practices, which violate Party principles.
Evidence revealed systematic abuse of power through repeated acceptance of lavish banquets and travel arrangements that compromised his official impartiality. Gao routinely transferred personal expenses to subordinates and improperly borrowed vehicles from individuals under his administrative purview. The former official engaged in extensive trading of power for monetary gain, soliciting bribes in exchange for promoting favored officials and arranging employment opportunities.
According to disciplinary authorities, Gao treated public authority as a personal asset, indulging in hedonistic pursuits while orchestrating complex influence-peddling operations. His corrupt activities spanned multiple sectors including project contracting, land allocation, corporate listings, and market operations. The investigation concluded that he illegally amassed substantial wealth through these power-for-money transactions.
In accordance with Party regulations and national laws, authorities have decided to confiscate all illicit gains and transfer the case to judicial organs for criminal proceedings. This case demonstrates China’s continued commitment to maintaining disciplinary rigor within its governance structure, particularly targeting senior officials who violate organizational integrity standards.