In the run-up to the Fifth Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the central authorities continue their anti-graft campaign. Deputy Mayor Xia Linmao of Beijing has been placed under disciplinary review and supervision by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission due to serious disciplinary offenses and illegal activities. As a 1970s-born official, Xia has served in Beijing for nearly four decades since graduating from Tsinghua University's architecture program.
Background and Career
Starting his career in Beijing after graduating from Tsinghua University's architecture program, Xia has held various high-ranking positions, including deputy director of the Beijing Urban Planning Commission (now known as the Capital Urban Planning Office), and served as the heads of several districts, including Shijingshan and Miyun.
Rise in Power
In 2021, Xia was promoted to the position of Beijing Municipal Party Committee member and head of the city's education work committee, advancing to a vice-ministerial rank. Starting from 2023, he has taken on the roles of vice mayor and vice secretary of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee, with concurrent leadership of the Beijing Deputy Central Urban Area Party Working Committee and the deputy committee.