Beijing Taxation Bureau Former Director Li Yamin Under Investigation After Leaving Office for Nearly 5 Years

Former Director of Beijing Municipal Taxation Bureau of the State Taxation Administration, Li Yamin, was investigated nearly 5 years after stepping down.

According to the report on the website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Chinese Communist Party on March 28, Li Yamin is suspected of serious “violations of discipline and law” and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation.

Li Yamin, 65 years old this year, originally from Jun County, Henan Province, had a long career in the tax system of Henan Province in his early years. In 2004, he moved to Beijing to serve as Deputy Director of the State Administration of Taxation Inspection Bureau, then became the Party Secretary and Director of the Hebei Provincial State Taxation Bureau in 2009, and in 2014, he took on the role of Party Secretary and Director of the State Taxation Bureau in Beijing.

After the formal merger of the original Beijing Municipal State Taxation Bureau and Beijing Local Taxation Bureau in 2018, Li Yamin became the Party Secretary (department level) and Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Taxation Bureau of the State Taxation Administration, and was promoted to Director in 2019. However, he served as Director for only one year before stepping down in July 2020.

The case of Li Yamin has attracted widespread attention in China, as he held important positions in the taxation system at both the provincial and municipal levels before his retirement, raising concerns about the integrity and transparency of tax administration in the country.

The investigation into Li Yamin is seen as a demonstration of the Chinese government’s commitment to cracking down on corruption and upholding party discipline, sending a strong signal that no one, regardless of their rank or former status, is above the law.

This incident also highlights the ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the Chinese Communist Party, emphasizing the need for officials to adhere to strict ethical standards and to be held accountable for any misconduct in their public duties.

As the investigation into Li Yamin continues, the public eagerly awaits further details regarding the allegations against him and the outcome of the disciplinary review and supervision investigation, which will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the future governance and accountability of officials in China’s tax administration system.