Wang Yongchun expelled from CPC

Wang Yongchun, former vice general manager of the China National Petroleum Corporation, was expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) for "severe violation of disciplines and laws", according to a decision approved by the CPC Central Committee.

Wang, also former general manager of the Daqing oilfield, "took advantage of his posts to seek benefits for others and received a huge amount of bribe," said a CPC statement released Monday.

"Wang's above-mentioned acts led to severe violation of disciplines, and his bribery issue is suspected of crimes," it said.

According to the statement, as reviewed at a meeting of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, a decision was made to expel Wang from the Party.

The decision is to be confirmed later at a plenary meeting of the CPC Central Committee, and the Ministry of Supervision has filed a request for the State Council to approve administrative punishments for Wang, it said.

Alleged criminal issues and clues have been transferred to judicial organs for further management, the statement added.