Central leadership moves against allies of Ling Jihua

The “four guardians” of Ling Jihua are being pressured by authorities of the anti-corruption campaign. Ling had been one of ex-president Hu Jintao’s closest allies, but since may soon be a target of investigation. Two of his brothers already are under investigation for graft.

Ling’s allies include former Shanxi Province Communist Party General Secretary Yuan Chunqing,  Yunnan Province Communist Party General Secretary Qin Guangrong, Jiangsu Province Communist Party General Secretary Luo Zhijun and Jiangxi Province Communist Party General Secretary Qiang Wei. It is expected that all four may be removed from their posts for investigation.