Former Provincial-Level Leader to Face Bribery Trial in Beijing
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A former provincial-level leader, Wu Cunrong, will stand trial in Beijing on bribery charges, prosecutors announced Tuesday, capping a downfall that followed an 18-year career across three regions.
The Supreme People’s Procuratorate said on Sept. 24 that it has filed a public prosecution against Wu, the former chairman of the Shanxi Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. He was formally arrested after an investigation by the National Supervisory Commission.
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- Wu Cunrong, former Shanxi political advisor, stands trial in Beijing for taking "exceptionally large" bribes during an 18-year career across Anhui, Chongqing, and Shanxi.
- Wu was expelled from the Communist Party and investigated alongside his wife; his indictment spans misuse of authority, irregular financing, and connections with Wenyi Group.
- His case is among 44 involving senior officials prosecuted in 2025, reflecting China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting high-ranking "tigers."
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Who’s Who
- Wenyi Group Investment Holding Co.
- Wenyi Group Investment Holding Co., a prominent private company in Anhui, is linked to the downfall of Wu Cunrong. Its controlling shareholder, Zhou Wenyu, reportedly assisted with the investigation around the time of Wu's detention, suggesting the company may be implicated in the bribery charges against Wu.
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What Happened When
- 2006：
- Wu Cunrong began corrupt activities as mayor of Hefei, Anhui province.
- 2017：
- Wu Cunrong moved to Chongqing.
- January 2023：
- Wu Cunrong was elevated to full provincial level, taking the top political advisory post in Shanxi.
- By 2024：
- Wu Cunrong’s corrupt activities are alleged to have continued until his downfall.
- December 2024：
- Wu Cunrong was placed under investigation while serving as Shanxi’s top political advisor; his wife, Yang Zhengrong, was detained at the same time; Wenyi Group's Zhou Wenyu was reportedly assisting with the investigation.
- December 2024：
- Xiong Xue, former Chongqing deputy mayor who served with Wu, was handed a suspended death sentence for taking bribes.
- May 2025：
- Lu Kehua, former Chongqing vice-mayor, was arrested.
- September 24, 2025：
- The Supreme People’s Procuratorate announced public prosecution against Wu Cunrong.
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