China expels former intelligence official Gao Yichen from Communist Party for corruption

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Xinlu LiangJanuary 20, 2026 at 09:44 AM

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Former Chinese intelligence official Gao Yichen, 75, has been expelled from the Communist Party for corruption. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced the expulsion, citing "serious violations of party discipline." Gao, a former vice-minister of the Ministry of State Security, was found to have accepted bribes and interfered in judicial matters. The investigation revealed he engaged in collusion between government and business and continued to amass wealth after retirement, leveraging his influence for personal gain in areas like IPO approvals and land transfers. The CCDI condemned Gao for lacking political awareness and contaminating the political environment.

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Association for Yan Huang Culture of China 40% Ministry of State Security 70% China ×270% Communist Party of China ×280% Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) ×385% Gao Yichen ×490%

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corruption 100% communist party 90% gao yichen 80% expelled 70% bribes 70% anti-corruption 60% political environment 50% ministry of state security 50% retired officials 40% judicial matters 40%

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