Miao Ruilin
Miao Ruilin (Chinese: 缪瑞林; pinyin: Miào Rùilín; born November 1964) is a former Chinese politician, best known for his term as Mayor of Nanjing. In November 2018 he was placed under investigation by the Communist Party of China's anti-corruption agency. At the time he was serving as vice governor of Jiangsu.[1][2]
Miao Ruilin | |||||||
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缪瑞林 | |||||||
Vice-Governor of Jiangsu | |||||||
In office January 2018 – 15 November 2018 | |||||||
Governor | Wu Zhenglong | ||||||
Mayor of Nanjing | |||||||
In office 16 October 2013 – 19 January 2018 | |||||||
Preceded by | Ji Jianye | ||||||
Succeeded by | Lan Shaomin | ||||||
Communist Party Secretary of Suqian | |||||||
In office April 2011 – January 2013 | |||||||
Preceded by | Zhang Xinshi | ||||||
Succeeded by | Lan Shaomin | ||||||
Mayor of Suqian | |||||||
In office April 2006 – May 2011 | |||||||
Preceded by | Zhang Xinshi | ||||||
Succeeded by | Lan Shaomin | ||||||
Personal details | |||||||
Born | November 1964 (age 55) Rudong County, Jiangsu, China | ||||||
Nationality | Chinese | ||||||
Political party | Communist Party of China (expelled) | ||||||
Residence | Nanjing, Jiangsu, China | ||||||
Alma mater | Yangzhou University Nanjing Agricultural University | ||||||
Occupation | Politician | ||||||
Chinese name | |||||||
Traditional Chinese | 繆瑞林 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 缪瑞林 | ||||||
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He was a deputy to the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and a delegate the 11th and 12th National People's Congress.[1]
Biography
Miao was born in Rudong County, Jiangsu. He graduated from the Jiangsu Agricultural College, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in agriculture followed by a doctorate in land management. He has served in various government roles, including chief of the Jiangsu Agricultural Resources Development Bureau, the deputy Communist Party Secretary, Mayor, and Party Secretary of the city of Suqian. In January 2013, Miao was elected Vice-Governor of the Jiangsu province.[3] In December 2013, in the aftermath of the Shuanggui of then Nanjing mayor Ji Jianye, Miao was named Acting Mayor, then confirmed as Mayor of Nanjing in January 2014 til January 2018.[4][5] The mayoralty in Nanjing is a sub-provincial-level position. In 2016, he was appointed director of Nanjing Jiangbei New area, one of 20 national-level new areas in China.[6] In January 2018, he was elected Vice-Governor of the Jiangsu province again.[6]
Downfall
On November 15, 2018, Miao has been placed under investigation for serious violations of laws and regulations by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China.[7][8] He was expelled from the Party on April 28, 2019.[6]
On November 19, 2019, Miao was sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison for taking bribes of 7.2 million yuan by Qingdao Intermediate People's Court.
References
- Cang Wei (15 November 2018). "Jiangsu vice-governor under investigation". Chinadaily. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- 江苏省副省长缪瑞林涉嫌严重违纪违法接受中央纪委国家监委纪律审查和监察调查. ccdi.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2015-11-15.
- Yin Yanhong (尹彦宏) (25 January 2013). 毛伟明、缪瑞林新任江苏副省长. ce.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- Xinhua (16 January 2014). "Miao Ruilin elected mayor of Nanjing". china.org.cn. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- 缪瑞林当选南京市长:要多做没有鲜花掌声的实事. Chinanews. 16 January 2014. (in Chinese)
- Aybek Askhar (28 April 2019). "Jiangsu vice-governor expelled from Party". Chinadaily. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- Choi Chi-yuk (16 November 2018). "Another ex-mayor exits and Nanjing wins place in China's political record books". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- 再打虎!江苏省副省长缪瑞林涉严重违纪违法被查 [Another "Tiger", Vice-Governor of Jiangsu Miao Ruilin was probed on suspicion of serious violations of laws and regulations]. 163.com (in Chinese). 2018-11-15.
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Previous: Zhang Xinshi (张新实) |
Mayor of Suqian 2006-2011 |
Next: Lan Shaomin |
Preceded by Ji Jianye |
Mayor of Nanjing 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Lan Shaomin |
Party political offices | ||
Previous: Zhang Xinshi (张新实) |
Communist Party Secretary of Suqian 2011-2013 |
Next: Lan Shaomin |