Former Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong Investigated for Serious Discipline Violations
On September 21, 2026, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced that Qin Weizhong, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress and former Mayor of Shenzhen, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Qin, 55, previously held senior roles at Sinopec and CNPC, served as Vice Governor of Guangdong, and became Shenzhen Mayor in 2021. He resigned as Mayor on August 24, 2026, citing a job change. No specific allegations have been disclosed.
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Former Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong Investigated for Serious Discipline Violations
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the Chinese Communist Party announced on September 21 that Qin Weizhong, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Qin, born in July 1971, is a native of Yulin, Guangxi, and was born in Jilin City, Jilin Province. He holds a PhD in engineering from Tsinghua University. His career includes senior roles at Sinopec and China National Petroleum Corporation. He served as Vice Governor of Guangdong from March 2019, then as acting and later full Mayor of Shenzhen from April 2021. He resigned as Shenzhen Mayor on August 24, 2026, due to a job change, and was subsequently appointed to the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress leadership. The investigation is ongoing.
Read sourceFormer Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong Investigated for Discipline Violations
On September 21, 2026, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced that Qin Weizhong, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Qin, born in July 1971, holds a master's degree from Tsinghua University. He spent 21 years at Sinopec, rising to become general manager of its Jiujiang branch and later vice president of China National Petroleum Corporation. In 2019, he was appointed Vice Governor of Guangdong Province, and in 2021 became Mayor of Shenzhen, making him the youngest head of a sub-provincial city at age 50. He resigned as Shenzhen Mayor on August 24, 2026, citing a job change, and subsequently took up his current post at the provincial legislature. The investigation is being conducted by the CCDI and the National Supervisory Commission.
Read sourceFormer Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong Investigated for Serious Discipline Violations
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Chinese Communist Party announced on September 21 that Qin Weizhong, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Qin, born in July 1971 in Yulin, Guangxi, holds a Ph.D. in engineering and is an alternate member of the 20th Central Committee. His career includes serving as Vice President of China National Petroleum Corporation, Vice Governor of Guangdong Province, and Mayor of Shenzhen from 2021 until his transfer to the provincial legislature in August 2024. The investigation is ongoing, and no specific allegations have been detailed.
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Qin Weizhong, Party Leadership Group Member of Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, Under Investigation
Qin Weizhong, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, is under disciplinary review and investigation, according to a report from China Central Television (CCTV) cited by tradealpha. The brief announcement indicates that Qin is being investigated by the anti-corruption authorities, but no specific allegations or details about the investigation have been disclosed at this time. The case is part of China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting government and party officials.
Read sourceGuangdong Provincial Congress Party Member Qin Weizhong Under Investigation
Qin Weizhong, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law. According to a report from Caixin affiliate Cailianshe on September 21, he is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. The announcement provides no further details on the specific allegations. The case reflects ongoing anti-corruption efforts within China's political system, targeting senior provincial-level officials.