Chen Baihuai is a former Chinese politician from Hubei province.
11 Facts About Chen Baihuai
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Chen Baihuai was later detained and tried for corruption charges in 2014 and convicted.
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Chen Baihuai joined the Chinese Communist Party in June 1973.
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Chen Baihuai worked in the agriculture sector for most of his life.
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Chen Baihuai entered Central China Normal University in September 1982, majoring in economic administration, graduating in July 1985.
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Chen Baihuai was then named head of the provincial department of agriculture.
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In January 2009, Chen Baihuai was promoted to become the vice-chairman of the Hubei Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference, he remained in that position until January 2013.
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On November 19,2013, Chen Baihuai was being investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Chinese Communist Party for "serious violations of laws and regulations".
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The party investigation concluded that Chen Baihuai directed subordinates who engaged in the misuse and misappropriation of state-owned lands, took bribes personally and through his family, and sought benefits for his associates.
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In September 2014, Chen Baihuai was charged with abuse of power and bribery.
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Chen Baihuai's trial took place in the Intermediate People's Court in the coastal city of Fuzhou.