Beijing Dismisses Vice Mayor Investigated for Graft

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What’s new: Gao Peng, a vice mayor of Beijing, has been removed from his post shortly after he became the target of graft busters.

The city’s legislative body approved Gao’s dismissal Friday. The decision came more than a month after the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced an investigation into Gao, citing “serious violations of discipline and law.”

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Gao Peng, a vice mayor of Beijing, has been removed following a graft investigation.
Beijing's legislative body approved his dismissal a month after disciplinary authorities cited “serious violations."
Gao, once responsible for urban management and transportation, had a notable career in Beijing with a doctorate in economics.

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Beijing Infrastructure Investment Co. Ltd.: Beijing Infrastructure Investment Co. Ltd. is a state-owned company responsible for financing and operating Beijing’s subway system. Gao Peng, who was recently removed from his post as vice mayor of Beijing, spent six years working there.

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What Happened When

January 2023：: Gao Peng was appointed as the youngest vice mayor of Beijing.

April 4, 2024：: Gao Peng was last seen in public attending a national-level meeting on forest and grassland fire prevention in Beijing.

Before May 31, 2024：: Gao Peng became the target of an investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for 'serious violations of discipline and law.'