Corrupt officials have nowhere to hide, China’s anti-graft watchdog warns
Por Phoebe Zhang — South China Morning Post – News feed
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Senior figures told there is ‘no way out’ after the start of a probe into Huang Qifan, who had survived a string of previous scandals
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Phoebe Zhang in Shenzhen Published: 7:00pm, 17 Oct 2026 There is “no way out” for corrupt officials no matter how senior they are, China’s top anti-corruption watchdog has warned following the downfall of a former big-city mayor who survived numerous previous scandals . This week, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced both the probe into Huang Qifan , the former mayor of Chongqing, and the expulsion of a senior figure in Sichuan province.
On Saturday, the commission said these developments showed the party’s “unwavering resolve” in fighting corruption and sent a “strong signal there are no restricted zones”.
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