Wang Yixin (Chinese: 王一新; pinyin: Wáng Yīxīn; born December 1965) is a former Chinese politician. As of December 2023 he was under investigation by China's top graft busters. Previously he served as executive vice governor of Heilongjiang.
Wang Yixin | |
|---|---|
王一新 | |
| Executive Vice Governor of Heilongjiang | |
| In office January 2023 – December 2023 | |
| Governor | Liang Huiling |
| Preceded by | Shen Ying |
| Succeeded by | Chen Shaobo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1965 (age 58) Yingshan County, Hubei, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party (1993–2024; expelled) |
| Alma mater | Wuhan University |
He was a representative of the 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. He was a delegate to the 11th and 14th National People's Congress.[1]
Early life and education
editWang was born in Yingshan County, Hubei, in December 1965. In 1983, he enrolled at Wuhan University, where he majored in the History of China.
Career
editChina National Offshore Oil Corporation
editBeginning in 1987, he served in several posts in the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, including office secretary, director of Editing Department and director of Journalism Department, deputy managing editor, deputy director of the Office, and director of the Office. He joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in June 1993.
Hainan
editIn July 2004, he was transferred to the coastal Hainan province and appointed deputy secretary-general of Hainan Provincial People's Government and director of its Research Office. He was made director of Hainan Provincial Agricultural Reclamation Bureau in May 2007, concurrently serving as chairman of Hainan Provincial Agricultural Reclamation Group Co., Ltd..
Shanxi
editHe was elevated to vice governor of Shanxi in January 2013, in addition to serving as party secretary of the Shanxi Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.[2][3]
Heilongjiang
editIn December 2021, he became vice governor of northeast China's Heilongjiang province, a post he kept until January 2023, when he was promoted again to become executive vice governor of the province.[4] He was a member of the CCP Heilongjiang Provincial Committee, the province's top authority.
Downfall
editOn 8 December 2023, Wang has come under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and laws" 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 17 June 2024, Wang was expelled from the CCP and dismissed from public office.[6]
References
edit- ^ Qian Zhongbing (钱中兵) (25 February 2023). http://www.news.cn/politics/2023-02/25/c_1129395721.htm. xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Coco, Feng (7 February 2018). "Joint Venture to Export Shanxi's Energy to Jiangsu". caixinglobal.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Zhuang Yu (庄彧) (24 October 2019). 山西省政府领导分工调整 吴伟负责卫生健康、市场监管等工作. ce.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Yi Yi (伊一) (10 January 2023). 王一新任黑龙江省政府党组副书记. ce.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Senior official of Heilongjiang under investigation". xinhuanet.com. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Yang Zekun (17 June 2024). "Senior CCP officials removed from party for discipline violations". Chinadaily. Retrieved 17 June 2024.