Li Jiating

Li Jiating is an ethnic Yi People's Republic of China politician.
He was an alternate member of the 14th [Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party] and 15th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. He was a delegate to the 9th National People's Congress.

Biography

He was born in Shiping County, Yunnan, in April 1944. He was a graduate of Tsinghua University.
He was mayor of Harbin, Heilongjiang and governor of his home province.

Downfall

He was expelled from the CCP for corruption.
In 2001, he was arrested on suspicion of a crime and sentenced to death with a reprieve for corruption.

Personal life

Li married Wang Xiao. This couple has two sons: Li Qun and Li Bo. On 16 September 2001, Wang Xiao committed suicide by hanging herself in the bathroom at home. Li Bo was also sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in the case.