Sun Zhanming, former vice-level cadre in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, has been expelled from the party.

After investigation, Sun Zhanming has lost his ideals and beliefs, betrayed his original mission, violated organizational principles, failed to report personal matters in accordance with regulations, sought benefits for others in the selection and appointment of cadres; tolerated and condoned relatives using his authority for personal gain, accepted gifts in violation of regulations; breached the bottom line of discipline and law, used his position to seek benefits for others in project contracting, job promotion, etc., and illegally accepted money and goods.