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Tianjin Party Chief Under Investigation

On Monday, state media announced the investigation of Huang Xingguo, the mayor and acting Party chief of Tianjin, for “serious disciplinary violations.” On one hand, the news signals the continued momentum of Xi’s signature anti-corruption drive; on the other, it follows the start of a politically charged shuffling of province-level roles ahead of next year’s national leadership transition. On Tuesday, Hubei Party secretary Li Hongzhong