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New Abbot Promises Integrity After Corruption Scandal

12/15/2025

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On December 15, 2025, Liu Ning, the Communist Party chief of Henan province, visited Shaolin Temple.
The visit followed the removal of former abbot Shi Yongxin on corruption charges.
Liu emphasized a clear separation between the temple and business interests.
He met Shi Yinle, the Shaolin Temple's new abbot, expressing hopes for true religious teachings and safeguarding the temple's reputation, while noting the unannounced inspection as part of government scrutiny.

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Story summary

On December 15, 2025, Liu Ning, the Communist Party chief of Henan province, visited Shaolin Temple.
The visit followed the removal of former abbot Shi Yongxin on corruption charges.
Liu emphasized a clear separation between the temple and business interests.
He met Shi Yinle, the Shaolin Temple's new abbot, expressing hopes for true religious teachings and safeguarding the temple's reputation, while noting the unannounced inspection as part of government scrutiny.