China's anti-graft watchdog probes former defence, auto executive Xu Liuping

​China's anti-graft ​agency said it is ‌investigating Xu ​Liuping, a former chairperson of carmakers ‌FAW Group and Changan Auto, for "suspected serious violations of discipline and law," a ‌usual euphemism for corruption. * A ministerial-level ‌official, Xu was the party chief of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions ⁠when ​the ⁠Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced the investigation in ⁠a statement on Saturday.

* Xu ​is a veteran of the China ⁠South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC), a top state-owned ⁠maker ​of arms and autos. * Xu had been an executive ⁠at CSGC, the former parent of Changan ⁠Auto, ⁠for more than a decade.

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