In a significant demonstration of China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, Wang Lixia, former chairwoman of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Government, has been formally expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from all public offices. The decision, announced Thursday by China’s top disciplinary bodies, follows an extensive investigation revealing severe violations of Party discipline and national laws.
The investigation, conducted jointly by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision since August 2025, uncovered multiple layers of misconduct. Wang was found to have engaged in systematic dereliction of duty, superficially complying with central directives while pursuing personal agendas. Her conduct included frequenting private clubs, accepting lavish banquets and travel arrangements that compromised her impartiality, and improperly borrowing vehicles from subordinates.
According to official statements, Wang’s actions were driven by “vanity” and “a pursuit of hedonism.” The investigation further revealed that she manipulated personnel selection processes for personal gain, accepting monetary bribes and valuable assets in exchange for appointments. Evidence showed she routinely accepted cash gifts and had personal expenses covered by others.
The disciplinary commissions highlighted additional serious offenses including interference in judicial case handling, failure to properly manage family members, and exploiting her official positions to secure project approvals and contracts in exchange for substantial illicit profits. Authorities determined that Wang committed significant job-related offenses with strong evidence of bribery allegations.
Following standard procedures under Party regulations and national laws, authorities will confiscate all illicit gains obtained during Wang’s tenure and have transferred her case to prosecutorial organs for criminal investigation. The 61-year-old official, who began her career in 1985 and joined the Party in 1992, held various positions in Shaanxi province before assuming leadership roles in Inner Mongolia starting in 2016. She ascended to the regional chairmanship in September 2021.