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China Demotes NFRA Chief Li Yunze Over Disciplinary Probe

4/30/2026

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China demoted Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, to a post for a suspected disciplinary violation.
He was removed from the NFRA leadership list on April 29 and last appeared on April 22 at a Beijing meeting on financial activities.
The demotion follows the probe of deputy head Zhou Liang.
Li, a Sichuan vice-governor who spent years in state banking, was appointed NFRA chief in May 2023.

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Story summary

China demoted Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, to a post for a suspected disciplinary violation.
He was removed from the NFRA leadership list on April 29 and last appeared on April 22 at a Beijing meeting on financial activities.
The demotion follows the probe of deputy head Zhou Liang.
Li, a Sichuan vice-governor who spent years in state banking, was appointed NFRA chief in May 2023.