Key facts
- Chongqing has appointed Chen Xinwu as acting mayor.
- Tan Quan has been appointed as the new police chief.
- The previous mayor, Hu Henghua, was removed due to a corruption probe.
- The former police chief, Zhang Anjiang, died suddenly in May.
The Chinese megacity of Chongqing has undergone a significant leadership overhaul, with new appointments for its mayor and police chief. Chen Xinwu has been named vice mayor and acting mayor, stepping into the role previously held by Hu Henghua, who was removed in March following a corruption investigation. Tan Quan, formerly an assistant minister of public security, now serves as vice mayor and police chief, succeeding Zhang Anjiang, who died suddenly in May. The municipal legislature approved these changes, filling six senior positions within the city's government.