Leading Ya'an official expelled from Party

Sichuan province's disciplinary watchdog has expelled a leading official in the city of Ya'an from the Communist Party of China for abusing his power to seek benefits for others and for receiving hefty bribes and gift money.

The Sichuan provincial discipline inspection commission has also dismissed Pu Zhong, the city's former executive mayor.

As Pu has seriously violated discipline and law, he has been arrested and will stand trial, according to the watchdog, which started probing Pu, 45, in November of last year.