Chinese anti-corruption authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into Zhang Shiping, former Vice-Chairwoman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU), for alleged serious breaches of Party discipline and national laws. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and National Supervisory Commission jointly announced the probe on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Zhang, 71, a Beijing native with over five decades of Party membership since joining in 1973, previously held significant positions across multiple government and Party organizations. Her career trajectory shows extensive experience in women’s affairs and labor organizations, beginning with her early work at the CPC Xicheng district committee general office.
From 1979 through 2008, Zhang served in various capacities at the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF), ascending through leadership roles including deputy head of the publicity department and director of both urban and rural work departments. Her responsibilities expanded in 2003 when she assumed the position of Secretary of the ACWF Secretariat, concurrently taking helm of the China National Children’s Center in 2005.
In a notable career transition in 2008, Zhang moved to the ACFTU where she occupied several high-ranking positions including vice-chairwoman, Secretariat secretary, and member of the Party Leadership Group. She maintained dual leadership roles by continuing as ACWF vice-chairwoman in 2011. Her most recent official capacity was as deputy director of the Committee on Social and Legal Affairs within the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, appointed in February 2014.
The investigation represents the latest development in China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has scrutinized officials across various government and Party entities. The announcement follows standard procedures for disciplinary reviews conducted by China’s top graft-busting agencies.