Party expels former senior CPC publicity official

Zhang Jianchun, former deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has been expelled from the CPC and removed from public office for serious violations of Party discipline and laws, the country's top anti-graft body announced on Tuesday.

With the approval of the CPC Central Committee, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission have conducted an investigation into Zhang's severe disciplinary and legal violations, according to a news release released by the CCDI and NSC.

The investigation revealed that Zhang had lost his faith, betrayed his original mission, was disloyal and dishonest to the Party, and resisted organizational scrutiny, the release said.

His violations also reportedly included accepting banquets, accommodations, and travel arrangements that could have influenced the impartial performance of his duties, it said.

Zhang allegedly failed to report personal matters as required, accepted gifts and money in violation of regulations, and used his position to seek benefits for others, with his relatives accepting property in return.

Moreover, he reportedly engaged in power-for-money deals, leveraging his position to benefit others in business operations, contract procurement, and job promotions, and illegally accepted a large amount of property.

The statement said that Zhang's actions severely violated Party discipline, constituted serious duty-related violations, and he is suspected of committing bribery.

In accordance with Party regulations and laws, Zhang has been expelled from the CPC and dismissed from public office by the NSC.

His alleged illicit gains have been confiscated, and his case has been handed over to the procuratorial authorities for further investigation and prosecution, according to the release.