In a significant demonstration of China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, Ni Qiang, former Secretary-General of Hainan Provincial Party Committee, has been permanently removed from all official positions following a comprehensive disciplinary investigation. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and National Commission of Supervision announced the decisive action on Friday, concluding a seven-month probe into the senior official’s conduct.
The investigation uncovered multiple serious violations of Party discipline and national laws. The 59-year-old Jiangsu native was found to have engaged in political opportunism, maintained inappropriate associations with individuals involved in political fraud, and systematically resisted organizational scrutiny. Evidence revealed Ni consistently made irresponsible comments regarding Party directives and central government policies while implementing major decisions with deliberate alterations and insufficient commitment.
Further examination exposed prolonged engagement in superstitious activities, seeking privileged treatment for family members, and accepting unauthorized banquets. Notably, Ni arranged for his wife to receive compensation without fulfilling corresponding job responsibilities. The former official also leveraged his position to secure project contracts and business advantages for associates in exchange for substantial financial benefits and valuable assets.
In accordance with established Party regulations and legal statutes, authorities have ordered Ni’s expulsion from the Communist Party, termination from public office, and confiscation of all illicit gains. The case has been formally transferred to judicial authorities for criminal prosecution, marking another high-profile enforcement action in China’s systematic anti-corruption efforts.