Archive · 19 Jul 2026
China Investigates Former Development Bank President
China's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating Ouyang Weimin, the former president of the China Development Bank, for possible serious rule-breaking and legal issues.
This investigation is part of China's ongoing efforts to root out corruption in important financial institutions.
The bank is known for funding big government projects both inside and outside China.
This isn't the first time a high-ranking official from the bank has been investigated.
Last year, a former vice president was sentenced to 12 years in prison for taking bribes.
In 2019, the former chairman of the bank was also investigated for corruption.
These cases show that China is serious about keeping its financial leaders honest and accountable.
China's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating Ouyang Weimin, former president of the China Development Bank.
The investigation was announced by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).
The bank finances major government-backed infrastructure projects both within and outside China.
This is part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting senior financial officials.
Previous investigations include a former vice president sentenced to 12 years for bribery and a former chairman probed for corruption.
- Who
- Ouyang Weimin, former president of China Development Bank
- What
- Investigation into suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations
- When
- Announced on Sunday
- Where
- China
- Why
- Part of China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign
Anti-Corruption Efforts
Financial Sector Scrutiny
Purpose of Investigations
Anti-Corruption Efforts
Ensuring transparency and accountability in government and financial institutions.
Financial Sector Scrutiny
Maintaining the integrity of China's financial sector and preventing corruption.
- Investigation Subject
- Ouyang Weimin, former president of China Development Bank
- Investigating Body
- Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI)
- Previous Case
- Former vice president sentenced to 12 years for bribery
- Bank's Role
- Finances major government-backed infrastructure projects
- Bank's Assets
- $2.35 trillion
- Previous Chairman Investigated
- Hu Huaibang
- Alleged Bribery Intermediary
- Hu Huaibang in Wang Sanyun's trial
- CEFC China Energy
- Once one of China’s largest private companies