Beijing IP Court president removed from CPC over corruption

Su Chi, former president of the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, has been removed from the Communist Party of China for severe violations of Party discipline, the capital's anti-corruption campaign authorities said.

His removal was announced on the website of the Beijing Discipline Inspection Commission and the Beijing Supervision Commission on Tuesday.

Su was first placed under investigation on suspicion of having seriously violated discipline and the law in August last year.

While explaining that in his capacity as a law enforcer, Su was engaged in trading for money and sex, the commissions said that he was also found to have sought benefits for others by taking advantage of his position and other government officials, in exchange for money or property.

As these actions are in serious violation of Party discipline, the commissions decided to remove him from the CPC.

Given Su's behavior and the fact that he is also suspected of criminal activity, the statement added that the commissions have handed over their findings, along with assets involved, to prosecutors for further investigation.

The 66-year-old, who graduated from the Law School at Peking University, started work in 1976 and joined the Party in 1986.

The Beijing native worked in the capital's court system for many years. In July 2013, he served as vice-president of the Beijing No 2 Intermediate People's Court and a year later, became president of the Beijing IP Court.