On September 28, Clean Dongfeng issued a statement regarding several violations within Dongfeng Motor Company. As the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approach, the company emphasized the importance of strictly adhering to the spirit of the Central Eight Regulations. The Disciplinary Inspection and Supervision Team stationed at Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervision Commission publicly reported five typical cases of violations of the Central Eight Regulations. The details are as follows:
Xuan Ying, former Party Secretary and Trade Union Chairperson of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd., was found to have illegally accepted gifts, money, and other items. From 2013 to 2022, Xuan received cash, Maotai liquor, bird’s nest, tea, etc., from management and service targets. Some of these violations occurred during holidays such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. From 2015 to 2024, Xuan also frequently accepted invitations to banquets and trips arranged by management and service targets. Between 2020 and 2024, Xuan borrowed vehicles from management and service targets for personal use. Additionally, Xuan was involved in other serious disciplinary and legal violations. In July 2025, Xuan was expelled from the Party and removed from office. His alleged criminal issues were transferred to the prosecution for legal review and prosecution.
Lv Chuanwen, former Party Secretary of Dongfeng Motor (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., was found to have illegally accepted gifts. From 2013 to 2024, Lv repeatedly accepted Maotai, Wuliangye, and other liquor from management and service targets. Lv was also involved in other serious disciplinary and legal violations. In April 2025, Lv was expelled from the Party, and his alleged criminal activities were transferred to the prosecution for legal review and prosecution.
Chen Jun, former Director and Party Branch Secretary of the Painting Workshop at Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (Xiangyang Factory), was found to have illegally engaged in eating and drinking. From 2020 to 2022, Chen used salary redistribution to create a “slush fund.” In March 2022, Chen arranged for subordinates to use this “slush fund” to pay for team dinners. Chen was also involved in other disciplinary and legal violations. In July 2025, Chen was given a one-year probation within the Party and a one-year probation for retaining his position.
Xue Yongkang, employee of the Production Operations Department at Dongfeng Yan Feng (Shiyan) Cockpit System Co., Ltd., was found to have illegally accepted money and gifts. In 2024, Xue accepted cash from management and service targets. In 2018 and 2022, Xue also violated regulations by attending banquets arranged by these targets. In December 2024, Xue received a Party warning and disciplinary sanction.
Cui Jiazhao, former Director of the Production Scheduling Center at Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd., was found to have engaged in illegal dining and gift-giving. From 2023 to 2025, Cui hosted multiple banquets and trips that could influence the impartial execution of duties. From 2024 to 2025, Cui also repeatedly gave gifts to public officials. Cui was involved in other serious disciplinary and legal violations. In August 2025, Cui was expelled from the Party and removed from his position. His alleged criminal activities were transferred to the prosecution for legal review and prosecution.
Background of Xuan Ying and Lv Chuanwen:
Both Xuan Ying and Lv Chuanwen were long-standing figures at Dongfeng Motor.
Xuan Ying graduated from Hefei University of Technology with a degree in Management Engineering. He joined Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor in 1990, working in financial roles, and later held positions such as Director of the Finance Department, Assistant General Manager, and Vice General Manager. In November 2017, Xuan became General Manager of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor and later, in December 2018, assumed the role of Party Secretary until his investigation. In December 2024, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervision Commission reported that Xuan was under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law. In July 2025, he was expelled from the Party and removed from his position, and his alleged criminal activities were transferred to the prosecution for legal review.
Lv Chuanwen, another senior figure at Dongfeng, worked at the company for many years in various key positions, including Director of the Organization and Personnel Departments. In April 2017, Lv became Party Secretary, Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, and acting Chairman of the labor union at Dongfeng Renault. In August 2020, Dongfeng Renault underwent restructuring, and Lv continued his role as Party Secretary at Dongfeng Motor (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. until his investigation. In April 2025, Lv was expelled from the Party for serious violations, and his alleged criminal issues were transferred to the prosecution.
Dongfeng’s Disciplinary Committee’s Remarks:
The Dongfeng Disciplinary Committee pointed out that some of these violations occurred after the 20th Party Congress, showing a lack of restraint. Some of the violations even occurred during the period when the Central Eight Regulations were being actively promoted. These incidents indicate that, despite ongoing anti-corruption efforts, some Party members and cadres still exhibit weak political awareness, a lack of discipline, and a sense of impunity, leading them to cross disciplinary and legal lines. The lessons learned from these cases are profound.
With the growth of the automotive industry, the automotive market has become increasingly complex. Departments involving large financial transactions, such as sales, media relations, and advertising, are particularly prone to corruption. As a central state-owned enterprise in the automotive industry, Dongfeng has been very proactive in its anti-corruption efforts, with management being investigated across various departments and subsidiaries. Since 2025, Dongfeng has reported 13 anti-corruption cases, with an average of two managers being investigated each month, highlighting the severity of corruption within the company.
