Beijing deputy mayor Hszia Lin-mao placed under anti-corruption investigation

China's anti-corruption agency has launched an extensive investigation into Hszia Lin-mao, the deputy mayor of Beijing, citing serious disciplinary infractions and legal offenses. The 56-year-old official occupies influential positions on both the Beijing Party Committee's standing committee and the Party Central Committee. Since his 2023 promotion to deputy mayor, he has directed daily operations of the municipal government, wielding considerable sway over the city's economic planning, financial management, disaster response, foreign relations, statistical work, and urban development oversight.

The probe will examine his conduct across these strategic domains. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the alleged violations.