Shenzhen mayor sacked over corruption allegations
By Cui Xiaohuo | China Daily | Updated: 2009-06-12 07:47
The government yesterday sacked tainted Shenzhen mayor Xu Zongheng even as it continued investigating him for alleged corruption.
The 54-year-old former boss of the pivotal city of reform may now face a criminal probe.
Meanwhile, media named more officials and celebrities, including an Olympic gymnast, alleging their possible involvement with Xu.
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