China's anti-corruption watchdog targets former senior official Li Xiaohong

China's top anti-corruption authorities have placed Li Xiaohong, a former senior official responsible for national inspections, under investigation for suspected severe disciplinary and legal violations. The 73-year-old veteran was known for leading high-level anti-corruption crackdowns and holding top positions at the securities regulator. His downfall, nine years after retirement, underscores Beijing's continued commitment to targeting corruption among its senior disciplinary enforcers and financial industry leaders. Li is currently under disciplinary review and investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). He spent much of his career in the financial sector and discipline inspection roles, including serving as chairman and party secretary of Huaxia Securities and later as director of Citic Securities. He also held positions within the Beijing government under then-mayor Wang Qishan.