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**Summary:**

On the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Bi Jingquan, a former high-ranking official (equivalent to a minister), is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Bi Jingquan, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and deputy director of its Economic Committee, previously served in key positions within the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and later headed both the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). He resigned in 2018 following the problematic vaccine scandal involving Changsheng Biotechnology in Jilin Province. He has a long career in economic administration, starting after graduating from Peking University in Economics and working his way up through various government agencies dealing with pricing and development.

**News Article:**

**Former Food and Drug Chief Bi Jingquan Under Investigation for Corruption**

**Beijing, [Current Date]** – Just ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, authorities have announced an investigation into Bi Jingquan, a former head of both the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced the investigation into Bi, who is currently a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and deputy director of its Economic Committee, in a brief statement released this evening.

Bi, 70, has a long and prominent career in economic administration. A graduate of Peking University, he held various positions within the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), including Director-General of the Department of Economic and Trade and Secretary-General. He rose to become Vice Chairman and member of the Party Leadership Group of the NDRC in 2006.

In 2015, Bi was appointed head of the SFDA, becoming a minister-level official. He later headed the newly formed SAMR in 2018. However, his tenure at SAMR was cut short when he resigned following a major scandal involving substandard vaccines produced by Changsheng Biotechnology in Jilin Province. While he resigned taking responsibility for the lapse in oversight, the investigation suggests that the problems went deeper.

The investigation into Bi Jingquan underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to combating corruption, even among retired high-ranking officials. Further details regarding the specific allegations against Bi are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

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