The article reports on the investigations of several high-ranking Chinese officials. Key figures include Jin Xiangjun, the former governor of Shanxi province, who was investigated for serious disciplinary and legal violations. Other officials mentioned include Li Gang, Liu Mancang, Chen Xiaobo, Wang Bo, and Wang Hao, all facing disciplinary actions and/or legal proceedings. Li Yong, former general manager of CNOOC, also faced trial.
The investigation of Jin Xiangjun follows the recent anti-corruption campaign in Shanxi. The article notes that three high-ranking officials in Shanxi have been investigated since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CCP). This includes Shang Liguang and Wu Cunrong, alongside Jin Xiangjun.
The involvement of Wang Yixin, former executive vice governor of Heilongjiang, is also highlighted. Wang Yixin served as vice governor of Shanxi from 2013 to 2021.