Wang Yong (Chinese: 王勇; pinyin: Wáng Yǒng; born March 1971) is a former Chinese politician. As of January 2024 he was under investigation by China's top anti-corruption agency.[1] Previously he served as vice chairman of Tibet Autonomous Regional People's Government.[1]
Wang Yong | |
|---|---|
王勇 | |
| Vice Chairman of Tibet Autonomous Regional People's Government | |
| In office April 2021 – January 2024 | |
| Chairman | Che Dalha Yan Jinhai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1971 (age 53) Luzhou, Sichuan, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party (1994–2024; expelled) |
| Alma mater | Sichuan University Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party |
He was a delegate to the 13th National People's Congress.[2]
Early life and education
editWang was born in Luzhou, Sichuan, in March 1971.[3] In 1987, he entered Sichuan University, where he majored in computer science.[3]
Career
editStarting in 1991, he served in several posts in the CAAC Southwest Regional Administration, including a clerk at the meteorological station, a clerk at the Planning Division, deputy director of the Planning Division, director of the Planning Division, director of the Planning and Statistics Division, and director of the Policy and Regulatory Division.[3] He joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in October 1994.[3] He was director and party secretary of CAAC Guizhou Safety Supervision Bureau in December 2011, and held that office until December 2015.[3] In December 2015, he became deputy general manager of Guizhou Airport Group Co., Ltd. and vice chairman of Guizhou Airport Construction Investment Co., Ltd., rising to general manager and chairman the next year.[3]
In April 2019, he became director of the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Guizhou, a post he kept until April 2021.[3]
In April 2021, he was transferred to Tibet Autonomous Region and was promoted to vice chairman of Tibet Autonomous Regional People's Government.[3][4]
Downfall
editOn 29 January 2024, he has been placed under investigation for "serious violations of laws and regulations" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China.[5] On July 31, he was expelled from the CCP.[6][7] In August 2024, the Supreme People's Procuratorate arrested Wang Yong on suspicion of bribery.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Vice-Chairman of Tibet Autonomous Region Under Investigation". tibettimes.net. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ 中华人民共和国第十三届全国人民代表大会代表名单. gov.cn (in Chinese). 24 February 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Yi Yi (伊一) (22 April 2021). 王勇任西藏自治区政府副主席 此前担任贵州省国资委主任(图/简历). ce.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ 王勇任西藏自治区人民政府副主席. sina (in Chinese). 22 April 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Vice chairman of Xizang regional government under probe". xinhuanet.com. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Qin Hong (秦红) (31 July 2024). 报中共中央批准，开除四虎党籍！. sina (in Chinese). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "西藏自治区政府原党组成员、副主席王勇严重违纪违法被开除党籍和公职-新华网". 新华网_让新闻离你更近 (in Chinese). 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ "最高人民检察院依法对西藏自治区政府原副主席王勇决定逮捕-新华网". 新华网_让新闻离你更近 (in Chinese). 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-24.