Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong under corruption probe by China’s discipline watchdog
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Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong under graft probe by China’s discipline bodyQin Weizhong, former mayor of the southern technology hub of Shenzhen, is under investigation for corruption, the country’s top watchdog has confirmed. According to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection on Monday, Qin is “suspected of grave disciplinary and law violations and is currently undergoing review”, which usually means a corruption probe. Qin was appointed deputy party secretary and mayor of Shenzhen in May 2021. On August 24 this year, those positions were...