China investigates Guangxi government head over suspected disciplinary violations

BEIJING - China has opened an investigation into Lan Tianli, the government chairman of south Chinas Guangxi region, over suspected violations of law and discipline, the countrys anti-graft watchdog said on Friday.

Lan is the second regional or provincial-level head to be investigated in less than two months, after the same body launched a probe into the governor of northern Shanxi province in April.

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) said in a statement that Lan is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, a term that generally refers to corruption.

The statement did not give details of the suspected violations.

Reuters could not reach Lan to seek comment.

It is uncommon for a sitting official of Lans rank to be investigated without first being removed from their post.

Lan, 62, became chairman of Guangxi in 2021. He last appeared in public during an inspection tour focused on ecological and environmental protection in three cities across the region on May 10-11, according to the official Xinhua news agency. REUTERS

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