Two Disgraced Officials Further Accused of Leaking Secrets (AI Translation)
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By Feng Huamei, Caixin
【财新网】9月11日，中央纪委国家监委网站集中通报了三名中管干部被党纪政务处分并移送司法的消息，分别为黑龙江人大常委会原副主任李显刚、公安部原反恐专员刘跃进、中国海油原总经理李勇。三人均于今年3月被查，其中，李显刚、刘跃进被指“留存涉密文件”。
[Caixin Online] On September 11, the website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission announced that three senior officials under central management were disciplined by the party and government and transferred to judicial authorities. The individuals are Li Xiangang, former Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Congress; Liu Yuejin, former Counter-Terrorism Commissioner of the Ministry of Public Security; and Li Yong, former General Manager of China National Offshore Oil Corporation. All three were investigated in March this year, and Li Xiangang and Liu Yuejin were accused of "retaining classified documents."
至此，2024年已有37名中管干部被党纪政务处分并移送司法，此前34人为王用生、肖星、姜杰、徐文荣、唐双宁、陈继兴、刘立宪、张广、孙志刚、刘捍东、郑学林、商黎光、凌成兴、张秀隆、韩勇、周政、张红力、杨克宁、王一新，李鹏新，陈玉祥、钟自然、李尚福、魏凤和、彭国甫、李玉超、孙金明、王宜林、戴道晋、苏增添、王勇、李吉平、龙飞、胡强。
As of this point in 2024, a total of 37 senior officials under central management have been subjected to party and administrative disciplinary actions and referred for judicial prosecution. The 34 officials previously implicated include Wang Yongsheng, Xiao Xing, Jiang Jie, Xu Wenrong, Tang Shuangning, Chen Jixing, Liu Lixian, Zhang Guang, Sun Zhigang, Liu Handong, Zheng Xuelin, Shang Liguang, Ling Chengxing, Zhang Xiulong, Han Yong, Zhou Zheng, Zhang Hongli, Yang Kening, Wang Yixin, Li Pengxin, Chen Yuxiang, Zhong Ziran, Li Shangfu, Wei Fenghe, Peng Guofu, Li Yuchao, Sun Jinming, Wang Yilin, Dai Daojin, Su Zengtian, Wang Yong, Li Jiping, Long Fei, and Hu Qiang.
官方通报称，李显刚的问题包括：
The official report stated that Li Xiangang's issues include:
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- As of September 11, three senior officials, including Li Xiangang and Liu Yuejin, have been disciplined for retaining classified documents and other major violations. They were expelled from the Party and referred for judicial prosecution.
- A total of 37 high-ranking officials have been disciplined and prosecuted since the start of 2024 for severe political, organizational, integrity, and legal breaches, often involving bribery and corruption.
- Several disgraced officials have been found to privately store or leak classified documents, reflecting a broader issue within the ranks of China's administration.
On September 11, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission announced disciplinary actions and judicial transfers for three senior officials: Li Xiangang, former Deputy Director of the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee; Liu Yuejin, former Counter-Terrorism Commissioner of the Ministry of Public Security; and Li Yong, former General Manager of China National Offshore Oil Corporation. These actions mark the continuation of a broader crackdown, with 37 senior officials disciplined so far in 2024 [para. 1].
The report highlights their misconduct. Li Xiangang was accused of various violations including: opposing major CPC policies, accepting inappropriate banquets, providing false information, accepting gifts and bribes, and embezzlement [para. 3]. Liu Yuejin faced similar charges, including resisting organizational review, retaining classified documents, and large-scale power-for-money transactions [para. 5]. Both individuals severely breached CPC disciplines and are suspected of significant job-related offenses. Consequently, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection decided to expel them from the Party and forward their cases for judicial prosecution [para. 9].
Li Xiangang, 61, held numerous roles in the Ministry of Agriculture before becoming Deputy Director of the Heilongjiang Provincial People’s Congress Standing Committee in 2018. His career in public service spanned over three decades and included significant reforms, multiple degrees, and key positions within the Chinese government [para. 11][para. 16][para. 17][para. 21].
Liu Yuejin, 65, also had a prominent career. He began as a local production leader and media professional before moving into public security. He notably contributed to high-profile investigations like the 1995 Tianjin "White House Restaurant" murder case and the crackdown on the Cai Aishan drug trafficking ring. Liu also directed efforts in the Mekong River "10-5 incident," earning him national accolades and the title "Second-Class Heroic Model of the National Public Security System" [para. 25][para. 30][para. 33][para. 35][para. 37][para. 39][para. 42][para. 47][para. 49].
Post-2018, several officials, including Li Xiangang and Liu Yuejin, have been investigated for privately storing classified documents. The trend illuminates the severity and prevalence of such breaches within various branches of government. Incomplete statistics reveal over a dozen instances of officials charged with similar offenses, reflecting a systemic issue in terms of document security and organizational integrity [para. 54-57][para. 60].
In summary, these extensive investigations underscore ongoing efforts to reinforce discipline within China’s political hierarchy. The cases of Li Xiangang and Liu Yuejin illustrate stringent measures against corruption and misconduct at senior levels, aiming to preserve the integrity of the Chinese Communist Party and bolster public trust in governance.
- June 15, 2020：
- Most recent public report about Liu Yuejin on the Ministry of Public Security's website.
- End of June 2020：
- Liu Yuejin's profile was removed from the Ministry of Public Security's website.
- September 10, 2020：
- Wu Fengcheng's case was opened for a first-instance trial in Mudanjiang Intermediate People's Court.
- December 8, 2022：
- Former Vice Governor of Guangdong and Director of the Public Security Department, Li Chunsheng, was investigated.
- By 2024：
- A total of 37 senior officials have been subjected to disciplinary actions and referred for judicial prosecution.
- March 2024：
- Li Xiangang, Liu Yuejin, and Li Yong were investigated.
- March 17, 2024：
- Li Xiangang fell from grace.
- September 11, 2024：
- Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission announced the discipline of three senior officials and their transfer to judicial authorities.
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