BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Yang Kening, a former senior political advisor in southwest China's Sichuan Province, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws.
The decision was made following an investigation by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Commission of Supervision (NCS) with the approval of the CPC Central Committee, according to a statement by the CCDI and NCS.
Yang was formerly a member of the leading Party members group of the Sichuan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and vice chairperson of the committee.
The investigation found that Yang had lost his ideals and convictions, and was guilty of negligence and dereliction of duty, the statement said.
Failing to abide by the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct, he attended banquets and tourism activities that could affect the fair execution of his official duties, according to the investigation findings.
He was found to have provided assistance for others in job adjustment and promotion, held shares of unlisted companies, and took advantage of his former positions to seek benefits for others in project contracting and enterprise operations, which are in violation of relevant regulations.
According to the statement, Yang's actions constituted serious duty-related violations, and he was also suspected of taking bribes, the statement said.
Yang's illicit gains will be confiscated, and the case will be transferred to the procuratorial authorities for examination and prosecution in accordance with the law, according to the statement. ■
