The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission reported yesterday that Huang Ribao, former Vice Chairman of the Guangxi CPPCC, is suspected of serious duty violations and is currently under investigation by the National Supervisory Commission. The Guangxi Autonomous Region Party Committee Standing Committee also announced Huang Ribao's investigation, stating firm support for the CPC Central Committee's decision.
Background
Huang Ribao, 68 years old, a Zhuang ethnic Chinese and non-party member, graduated from the Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, University of Reading in the UK, with a master's degree, a doctorate in philosophy, and a professor title. He previously served as a professor at the School of Life Sciences and Technology of Guangxi University, president of the Guangxi Academy of Sciences, and vice chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Association for Science and Technology. He became a Vice Chairman of the Guangxi CPPCC in 2008, a Vice Chairman of the Guangxi People's Government in 2013, and again became a Vice Chairman of the Guangxi CPPCC in 2018, concurrently serving as the chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Association for Science and Technology before stepping down. His investigation is the latest development.The Guangxi Autonomous Region Party Committee Standing Committee stated that Huang Ribao's investigation fully reflects the firm determination of the CPC Central Committee to deal with corruption with zero tolerance and sends a strong signal to eradicate corruption completely.