Beijing deputy mayor disappears amid anti-corruption campaign
A senior Beijing official has vanished from public life after meeting with international business leaders, joining others caught in an ongoing anti-corruption drive.
At a glance
- Beijing's deputy mayor vanished after meeting with Walmart CEO John Furner
- The official had been encouraging American investment in Beijing
- Anti-corruption campaign has affected numerous senior officials across China
- Those ensnared include a former top judge and intelligence personnel
Beijing's deputy mayor has disappeared from public view following a meeting with Walmart CEO John Furner, during which he was encouraging American companies to invest in the Chinese capital. The official is the latest figure to be swept up in an anti-corruption campaign that has ensnared numerous high-ranking officials across China.
According to reports, those caught in the campaign have included a former top judge and intelligence officials, among others.
Why it matters
The campaign reflects ongoing efforts to address corruption among China's senior officials and may signal shifts in how the government manages high-level personnel.
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