Key facts
- Fu Chengyu is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law."
- The probe is being conducted by the CCDI and the National Commission of Supervision.
Fu Chengyu, who previously chaired both Sinopec and CNOOC, is being investigated for corruption by China's top disciplinary bodies. The Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced the probe on Saturday, stating Fu is suspected of "serious violations of discipline and law," a common euphemism for corruption. The National Commission of Supervision is also involved in the investigation.