Liu Zhihua, vice mayor of Beijing, was removed from his post for corruption and dissoluteness on Sunday.

The 28th session of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress decided on Sunday to dismiss Liu, as the committee has verified the facts of his wrongdoings, which are found to be quite serious and have baneful social influence.

Considering Liu has violated the discipline of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the government, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the CPC and the Ministry of Supervision have put Liu's case on file for investigation and prosecution.

(Xinhua News Agency June 12, 2006)