Background:
Xu Zongheng(许宗衡), 54, was removed from his post as mayor of Shenzhen and is under investigation into allegations of corruption and graft that have stretched to include a former Olympic gymnast and several actresses. Xu became mayor of Shenzhen in 2005, advocating changes in the city’s bureaucracy. Many view Xu as partially responsible for the subsequent collapse of Shenzhen’s real estate market. The allegations revolve around bribes received for awarding government posts and bids.Read More>>
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Xu
Zongheng(许宗衡)
Xu Zongheng (许宗衡 Xǔ Zōnghéng, born 1955 in Xiangtan, Hunan, China), the former mayor of Shenzhen, was placed under investigation for "severe violations" and later dismissed from the mayor position.
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