Guangxi Government Chairman Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

The chairman of southern China's Guangxi region, Lan Tianli, has stepped down from his position following allegations of 'serious violations of discipline and law.' The announcement was made public by state media on Thursday, citing an official declaration.

This move comes after China's anti-corruption body began an investigation into Lan's activities earlier this month. The scrutiny of Lan makes him the second regional or provincial leader involved in such an investigation in less than two months.

This follows a similar probe into the governor of Shanxi province launched by the same entity in April, highlighting ongoing efforts to tackle corruption at high levels of government. These investigations underscore China's intensified focus on ensuring accountability among its officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)