Ex-Xinjiang official under investigation by China’s top anti-corruption watchdog. Li Pengxin, former education chief in Xinjiang, is under investigation by China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Previously serving as the party chief in a Qinghai prefecture, Li has been involved in purges of education officials in Xinjiang and Qinghai, regions that have experienced corruption and environmental scandals. This investigation is part of China's broader anti-corruption efforts, targeting high-ranking officials for alleged misconduct.