Key facts
- Wu Hao is a former senior official at China's top economic-planning agency.
China Expels Former NDRC Secretary-General Over Bribery Allegations
IN SHORT
China expelled Wu Hao, a former senior official at the National Development and Reform Commission, from the Communist Party and public office. He has been referred to prosecutors over bribery allegations, the country's top anticorruption watchdog said Wednesday.
Key Numbers
54 years oldWu Hao's age
Who's Involved
Wu Hao
former senior official at China's top economic-planning agency, expelled from Communist Party and public office
Communist Party
expelled Wu Hao
National Development and Reform Commission
where Wu Hao previously worked for nearly three decades
Chinese Academy of Sciences
where Wu Hao was formerly deputy Communist Party chief and director of the Innovation Center
country's top anticorruption watchdog
announced Wu Hao's expulsion and referral to prosecutors
↳ Why This Matters
The expulsion of a former senior official from China's top economic-planning agency highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts within the government and their potential impact on economic policy.