Liu Zhigeng was the Vice-Governor of Guangdong and the Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary of Dongguan.
11 Facts About Liu Zhigeng
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On February 4,2016, Liu was placed under investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
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Liu Zhigeng was born in Xingning, Guangdong in June 1956.
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Liu Zhigeng was the teacher of Pei Ning commune Primary School from 1973 to 1978.
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Liu Zhigeng joined the Chinese Communist Party in February 1985.
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From 1983 to 1992, Liu Zhigeng worked in Shenzhen Municipal Planning Bureau.
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Liu Zhigeng held power in Dongguan from 2004 to 2011, which served as CCP Deputy Secretary, Mayor, Director of People's Congress, and CCP Secretary.
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On February 4,2016, Liu Zhigeng was placed under investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the CCP's internal disciplinary body, for "serious violations of regulations".
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Liu Zhigeng was expelled from the CCP on April 18,2016, for "joining superstitious activities, membership in private clubs and bribery".
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Liu Zhigeng said in court that he accepted the sentence and would not appeal.
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On May 31,2017, Liu Zhigeng was sentenced to life in prison for taking bribes worth 98.17 million yuan in Nanning.