China Probes Former Henchman of Purged Ex-Official Bo Xilai

Huang Qifan, the former mayor of Chongqing, is under investigation for “serious disciplinary and law violations,” according to the CCP’s anti-graft agency. The 74-year-old is widely considered an associate of Bo Xilai, the former Party chief of Chongqing, who was previously purged in a political scandal. The investigation was announced ahead of a significant party conclave.

• Huang Qifan, former mayor of Chongqing, is under investigation.
• The investigation is for alleged “serious disciplinary and law violations.”
• Huang is known as an associate of Bo Xilai, a former political figure who faced a major scandal.
• The announcement was made by the CCP’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
• The investigation precedes a major party conclave.