Wang Suyi is a Chinese politician of Mongol ethnic ancestry.
12 Facts About Wang Suyi
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Wang Suyi was sentenced to life imprisonment on corruption-related charges in 2014; his sentence was later reduced to twenty years and one month in prison.
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Wang Suyi was born in Tumed Left Banner, near the city of Hohhot, in Inner Mongolia in June 1961, he is of Mongol ethnic background.
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Wang Suyi became involved in politics in August 1982 and he joined the Chinese Communist Party in June 1986.
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Wang Suyi served as the vice-chairman of Inner Mongolia Development and Reform Commission between March 2003 to December 2003.
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In May 2010, Wang Suyi was elevated to become the Head of Inner Mongolia United Front Work Department, a sub-provincial-level position due to holding a concurrent seat on the Inner Mongolia Party Standing Committee.
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On June 30,2013, it was announced that Wang Suyi would be investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Chinese Communist Party for "serious violations of laws and regulations".
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On July 3,2013, Wang Suyi was dismissed from his position for corruption.
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Wang Suyi was one of the first senior officials sacked for corruption after the 18th Party Congress.
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On July 31,2014, Wang Suyi was sentenced to life imprisonment for corruption by the No 1 Intermediate People's Court in Beijing.
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Wang Suyi was convicted of taking bribes equivalent to some 10.73 million yuan during his time in office, in exchange for business-related favours or promotions of officials; prosecutors stated that some of these bribes were received in gold bars, Euros, and US Dollars.
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In November 2016, Wang Suyi petitioned for a reduction in his sentence.