Wang Yong (born 1971)

Wang Yong (born March 1971) is a former Chinese politician. As of January 2024 he was under investigation by China's top anti-corruption agency. Previously he served as vice chairman of Tibet Autonomous Regional People's Government.

He was a delegate to the 13th National People's Congress.

Early life and education
Wang was born in Luzhou, Sichuan, in March 1971. In 1987, he entered Sichuan University, where he majored in computer science.

Career
Starting in 1991, he served in several posts in the CAAC Southwest Regional Administration, including a clerk at the meteorological station, a clerk at the Planning Division, deputy director of the Planning Division, director of the Planning Division, director of the Planning and Statistics Division, and director of the Policy and Regulatory Division. He joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in October 1994. He was director and party secretary of CAAC Guizhou Safety Supervision Bureau in December 2011, and held that office until December 2015. In December 2015, he became deputy general manager of Guizhou Airport Group Co., Ltd. and vice chairman of Guizhou Airport Construction Investment Co., Ltd., rising to general manager and chairman the next year.

In April 2019, he became director of the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Guizhou, a post he kept until April 2021.

In April 2021, he was transferred to Tibet Autonomous Region and was promoted to vice chairman of Tibet Autonomous Regional People's Government.

Downfall
On 29 January 2024, he has been placed under investigation for "serious violations of laws and regulations" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China.