Former State-Owned Energy Veteran Caught in Graft Dragnet

A former deputy general manager of China General Nuclear Power Corp. (CGN), Tan Jiansheng, is under investigation amid a wider anti-corruption campaign targeting state-owned firms and capital-intensive sectors, particularly in energy [para. 1]. Tan, who retired in June 2020, is suspected of serious violations of Communist Party discipline and law, a common euphemism for corruption [para. 2]. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection released a statement on Monday regarding his alleged misconduct but did not provide further details [para. 3].

Tan Jiansheng’s career spans over four decades in the finance and energy sectors. His background includes serving in senior roles at the Guangdong branch of China Construction Bank Corp., one of the country’s “Big Four” state-owned banks [para. 4]. Tan joined CGN in September 2000 as deputy general manager, a position he held for almost 20 years. During his long tenure at CGN, he also chaired two subsidiaries involved in nuclear power and uranium resources [para. 5].

The National Audit Office identified instances of misconduct within CGN during Tan’s tenure. The audit revealed that from 2014 to 2016, CGN engaged in some financial activities without adhering to proper procedures. Three projects were highlighted, which incurred overdue payments totaling 256 million yuan ($35 million) [para. 6].

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