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Former Chinese Drug Regulator Expelled Over Corruption Scandal

12/9/2025

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Bi Jingquan, former head of China's food and drug regulator, has been expelled from the Communist Party and removed from office due to corruption charges.
An investigation found that he accepted gifts, money, trips from private business owners, and borrowed vehicles.
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection reported that Bi sought benefits for relatives and failed to maintain proper conduct.
His case has been forwarded to prosecutors for review after being under investigation since May 2023 for serious violations.

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Bi Jingquan, former head of China's food and drug regulator, has been expelled from the Communist Party and removed from office due to corruption charges.
An investigation found that he accepted gifts, money, trips from private business owners, and borrowed vehicles.
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection reported that Bi sought benefits for relatives and failed to maintain proper conduct.
His case has been forwarded to prosecutors for review after being under investigation since May 2023 for serious violations.