Chinese scientist Bu Jianjie under investigation for ‘illegally’ obtaining Canadian citizenship
- Bu Jianjie has been kicked out of the Communist Party, according to graft-buster
- Former chief of China Shipbuilding Industry Corp research institute also accused of business malpractice, embezzlement and taking bribes
Chinese authorities on Monday said a submarine scientist had been expelled from the Communist Party and placed under investigation for “illegally” obtaining Canadian citizenship and other misconduct.
Bu Jianjie, the former director of China Shipbuilding Industry Corp’s 718 Research Institute, is facing a criminal investigation on multiple charges, the party’s graft-buster said.
“Bu Jianjie violated organisational discipline, obtained Canadian citizenship in violation of regulations and failed to report personal matters,” according to a statement from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
The scientist in Handan, Hebei province, also was accused of business malpractice, embezzling an unspecified sum and taking bribes, the statement said, without giving further details.
The party’s discipline watchdog said Bu had “inflated greed” and had “lost all of his principles”.
China’s foreign ministry said it could not immediately comment on the matter. Calls to the Canadian embassy in Beijing went unanswered.
