On June 19, 2014 (May 22, 2014 in the lunar calendar), Du Shanxue, a former member of the Standing Committee of the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee and former vice governor, was investigated. On June 19, 2014, he was suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and was investigated by the organization. On June 23, 2014, the central government decided to remove him from his leadership position. In February 2015, the central government decided to expel Du Shanxue from the party.