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Ex-Chinese Spy Chief Expelled for Corruption Scandal

1/21/2026

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Gao Yichen, a former Chinese intelligence official, was expelled from the Communist Party for corruption, according to Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).
The CCDI said Gao, 75, took bribes, interfered with judicial matters, and colluded with government and business, harming the political environment.
The CCDI said he accrued wealth after retirement and his philanthropy was a façade, while he used influence to aid IPOs, land transfers, and legal cases.

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Gao Yichen, a former Chinese intelligence official, was expelled from the Communist Party for corruption, according to Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).
The CCDI said Gao, 75, took bribes, interfered with judicial matters, and colluded with government and business, harming the political environment.
The CCDI said he accrued wealth after retirement and his philanthropy was a façade, while he used influence to aid IPOs, land transfers, and legal cases.