BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiangxi, former minister of emergency management, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of discipline and laws, China's top anti-graft agency announced Tuesday.
Wang was also secretary of the CPC Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Management.
Upon the approval of the CPC Central Committee, the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Commission of Supervision (NCS) had conducted an investigation into Wang's case, according to a statement by the CCDI and NCS.
The investigation found that Wang violated the Party's organizational rules by improperly seeking benefits for others in the promotion of officials.
Wang was also found using his position and influence to benefit business operations of certain individuals with whom he had close relationships, as well as assist others in matters concerning project contracting and personnel promotion. In return, he accepted huge sums of money and valuables, the statement said.
In line with Party regulations and laws, a decision has been made to expel him from the Party and public office, confiscate his illicit gains and hand over his case for judicial proceedings. ■
