Xu Liuping Under Investigation After Leading Changan and FAW

[Leadership Shakeup] Xu Liuping, former head of Changan Automobile and China FAW Group, is under investigation for alleged serious violations of discipline and law.

Key Development: Xu Liuping is currently undergoing review and investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission.

Xu Liuping, born in October 1964, previously served as Chairman of Changan Automobile Group and Chairman of China FAW Group, and was one of the key figures driving the rise of Chinese domestic automotive brands. During his tenure at Changan, he spearheaded joint ventures and collaborations with Mazda and Ford, propelling Changan to become the top-selling domestic brand.

Strategic Context: Accountability Reaches Even Top Union Leadership

According to an official announcement dated May 23, 2026, Xu Liuping currently serves as the Party Secretary and Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. However, his earlier roles at China South Industries Group Corporation (formerly China Ordnance Equipment Group Corporation) and its automotive divisions are likely focal points of the investigation. His downfall underscores the deepening anti-corruption campaign within the automotive industry.