He Yong Expelled From Communist Party as Bribery Case Goes to Prosecutors

What changed

He Yong, former party secretary and chairman of Chongqing Agricultural Investment Group, has been expelled from the Communist Party after a disciplinary investigation into alleged political, organizational, integrity and duty-related violations.

Authorities said they will cancel his retirement benefits and delegate status, confiscate illicit gains, and transfer alleged criminal matters involving bribery to prosecutors. The announcement was issued in Chongqing on November 13, 2026.

Why it matters

This is more than a party disciplinary penalty. It puts the case on a criminal track while stripping He of post-retirement benefits and his role as a delegate to the Chongqing Party Congress.

The allegations describe influence extending across several parts of the group’s work. Authorities said He helped others obtain project contracts, product sales opportunities and promotions, while also benefiting relatives through his position. They also accused him of accepting improper hospitality, gifts and money, and of pursuing wasteful projects.

The broad reach of the accusations matters because it points to alleged abuse of authority in both business decisions and personnel management. Prosecutors have not yet been reported to have accepted or ruled on the case, and the alleged bribes and illicit gains have not been quantified.