From Yulun Jiandu, translated by CDT:
It is further learned that Li Baojin, Tianjin‘s chief of procuratorate, was seized during last weekend, and rumor has it that his downfall has something to do with Ms. Wang Xiaomao, manager of Haotian Real Estate Development Company.
Ms. Wang, 30, was arrested about two months ago because of “economic problems.” She is said to have an affair with Li for years and has received help from Li in her business deals. After Ms. Wang’s arrest, Tianjin’s party secretary had a word with Li, asking whether he has an “economic problem.” No, Li said. [Full Text in Chinese]
Another version of rumor says that Li has a tough relationship with a party secretary in charge of politics and law of Tianjin, which people say is also a reason why Li didn’t get any “promotion” since resuming his office at the procuratorate.
Before Li’s downfall, higher officials once remarked that someone in Tianjin must be taken for Ms. Wang’s case. Li, 61, is right at the corner of his retirement and, it seems, he would need to spend his rest of life behind the bars. [Full Text in Chinese]
See also CDT’s “Tianjin Procuratorate Chief To Be Prosecuted”
