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Al-Ahram Weekly
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
China probes Wuhan ex-mayor over Covid response - Health - Life & Style
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the former mayor of the central city of Wuhan, Beijing's top anti-graft bodies said. Zhou Xianwang served as the top Communist Party official in the Chinese metropolis from 2018 until early 2021, playing a major role in the handling of the first known outbreak of Covid-19. Beijing's two key anti-corruption watchdogs said Zhou was suspected of "serious violations of disciplines and laws" -- a common euphemism for graft. He "is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation," according to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. The statement did not provide details about Zhou's alleged misconduct or the period of time during which it took place. Zhou has served in a range of high-level roles, including from 2021 to 2023 as vice chairman of a provincial committee under China's top political advisory body. Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged in an expansive anti-corruption campaign since coming to power over a decade ago, ostensibly aimed at stamping out graft at all levels of the ruling Communist Party. Supporters say the drive promotes clean governance, while critics say it serves as a tool for Xi to oust political opponents. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China probes Wuhan ex-mayor who presided over Covid response
Beijing: Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the former mayor of the central city of Wuhan, Beijing's top anti-graft bodies said Tuesday. Zhou Xianwang served as the top Communist Party official in the Chinese metropolis from 2018 until early 2021, playing a major role in the handling of the first known outbreak of Covid-19. Beijing's two key anti-corruption watchdogs said Zhou was suspected of "serious violations of disciplines and laws" -- a common euphemism for graft. He "is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation", according to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. The statement did not provide details about Zhou's alleged misconduct or the period of time during which it took place. Zhou has served in a range of high-level roles, including from 2021 to 2023 as vice chairman of a provincial committee under China 's top political advisory body. Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged in an expansive anti-corruption campaign since coming to power over a decade ago, ostensibly aimed at stamping out graft at all levels of the ruling Communist Party. Supporters say the drive promotes clean governance, while critics say it serves as a tool for Xi to oust political opponents.
South China Morning Post
08-07-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Wuhan mayor best known for defending city's slow response to Covid faces corruption probe
On Tuesday, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the country's top anti-corruption body, said Zhou Xianwang was being investigated for suspected 'serious violations of discipline and law' – the standard euphemism for corruption. Zhou was best known for defending the city authorities' widely criticised response to the early stages of the pandemic, including the decision to delay the announcement that a new virus had been detected in the city in late December 2019. His defence included a rare admission by a local official that their authority to respond to the pandemic was constrained by higher authorities. In late January 2020, Zhou told state broadcaster CCTV that 'as a local government official, I can only disclose information after receiving it and being authorised'. Wuhan went into lockdown three days after a meeting of the State Council, China's cabinet, on January 20 that told local authorities to take responsibility for their own areas. Zhou told CCTV that 'our work became much more proactive' after that meeting.
South China Morning Post
08-07-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Wuhan mayor best known for defending city's slow response to Covid faces corruption probe
On Tuesday, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the country's top anti-corruption body, said Zhou Xianwang was being investigated for suspected 'serious violations of discipline and law' – the standard euphemism for corruption. Zhou was best known for defending the city authorities' widely criticised response to the early stages of the pandemic, including the decision to delay the announcement that a new virus had been detected in the city in late December 2019. His defence included a rare admission by a local official that their authority to respond to the pandemic was constrained by higher authorities. In late January 2020, Zhou told state broadcaster CCTV that 'as a local government official, I can only disclose information after receiving it and being authorised'. Wuhan went into lockdown three days after a meeting of the State Council, China's cabinet, on January 20 that told local authorities to take responsibility for their own areas. Zhou told CCTV that 'our work became much more proactive' after that meeting.
HKFP
08-07-2025
- Politics
- HKFP
China probes former Wuhan mayor who presided over Covid response
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the former mayor of the central city of Wuhan, Beijing's top anti-graft bodies said Tuesday. Zhou Xianwang served as the top Communist Party official in the Chinese metropolis from 2018 until early 2021, playing a major role in the handling of the first known outbreak of Covid-19. Beijing's two key anti-corruption watchdogs said Zhou was suspected of 'serious violations of disciplines and laws' — a common euphemism for graft. He 'is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation', according to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. The statement did not provide details about Zhou's alleged misconduct or the period of time during which it took place. Zhou has served in a range of high-level roles, including from 2021 to 2023 as vice chairman of a provincial committee under China's top political advisory body. Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged in an expansive anti-corruption campaign since coming to power over a decade ago, ostensibly aimed at stamping out graft at all levels of the ruling Communist Party. Supporters say the drive promotes clean governance, while critics say it serves as a tool for Xi to oust political opponents.
