According to the content provided, Fang Fenghui, formerly known as Ma Xianyang, was born in April 1951 and served as a member of the 17th and 18th CPC ** Committee, a member of the ** Military Commission, chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and chief of staff of the Joint Staff Department. However, his decision to expel him from the party on October 16, 2018 revealed the inside story of his power struggles and corrupt deals within the military.
Fang Fenghui's father was a soldier, he joined the Chinese People's Liberation Army at the age of 17 and joined the Chinese Communist Party in December 1975. He held various positions in the military districts before being promoted to Major General in July 1998 and Lieutenant General in July 2005.
In July 2007, Fang Fenghui was transferred to the commander of the Beijing Military Region, becoming the youngest commander of China's seven military regions at that time. On October 1, 2009, he served as the commander-in-chief of the National Day parade and was seen as a political appearance and springboard.
In October 2012, Fang Fenghui succeeded Chen Bingde as chief of the general staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and was promoted to a member of the Military Commission, the youngest member of the Military Commission at that time.
In his social circle, he has a close relationship with *** and Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang is a member of the Central Military Commission and director of the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission. They have a relationship with Fang Fenghui as a political ally and a partner of interest.
According to reports, Fang Fenghui is suspected of selling official positions, which is related to *** and Zhang Yang. In his social circle, power struggles and corrupt deals have sparked widespread attention and discussion.
After investigation, the procuratorate found that Fang Fenghui used his power to promote others, directly or through relatives to receive huge bribes, and at the same time used his position to seek personal benefits for others, and he and his relatives accepted huge bribes. Like *** and Zhang Yang, he was eventually sentenced to life imprisonment, full confiscation of personal property, and deprivation of political rights.
Fang Fenghui's case once again demonstrates the CPC's determination and uncompromising attitude in the anti-corruption struggle, and also warns all officers and men to resolutely support the idea of strengthening the army and strictly abide by the party's discipline and army rules.