China’s former energy chief accused of corruption 26 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseChina has expelled one of its most senior ethnic Uighur officials from the Communist Party, the country’s anti-corruption watchdog said Saturday, accusing the former energy chief of abusing his position to live a “lavish life”. Bekri worked his way up in his native Xinjiang, eventually rising to deputy party secretary and government chairman in the far western region, before being appointed the head of China’s energy administration in 2014. He was also deputy head of China’s state planner prior to his fall from grace, making him one of the highest-ranking Uighur officials in the country. The energy industry has been a particular target, with several top officials at China’s state-owned oil companies coming under investigation in recent years.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 16, 2019 15:11 UTC