China’s top anti-corruption authorities have launched a formal investigation into Sun Shaocheng, former Communist Party secretary of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, for alleged serious violations of Party discipline and national laws. The announcement was made public through an official online statement released by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Commission of Supervision on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
The brief notification provided no specific details regarding the nature of the alleged violations, maintaining the characteristic opacity typical of such high-level disciplinary investigations within the Chinese political system. The development marks another significant case in China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has persisted for over a decade.
Sun Shaocheng, a 65-year-old native of Shandong province, boasts an extensive political career spanning more than four decades. His professional journey began in July 1984, with his Party membership commencing in May 1986. His administrative experience includes substantial tenure at the Ministry of Civil Affairs, where he ascended to vice-ministerial rank in 2009. Subsequent postings saw him serve as deputy governor of Shandong province in 2012, followed by a transfer to Shanxi province where he assumed deputy gubernatorial responsibilities in 2016.
His portfolio later expanded to include roles within the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, demonstrating his broad administrative capabilities. Most recently, in October 2025, Sun was appointed deputy head of the 14th National People’s Congress Social Development Affairs Committee, a position he held concurrently with his Party responsibilities until the investigation was announced.