Core Points - Yang Xiaowei, the Deputy Director of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, is under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law as announced by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission [1] - He is the 16th senior official publicly reported for investigation by the Central Commission this year [1] Background and Career - Yang Xiaowei, born in September 1963 in Chongqing, joined the Communist Party of China in December 1984 and has a master's degree in engineering [1] - He held various positions in the telecommunications sector, including roles at the Chongqing Telecommunications Bureau and China Unicom, eventually becoming the Vice General Manager of China Unicom [1][3] - In April 2016, he was appointed as the Director and General Manager of China Telecom Group [3] - In June 2017, he transitioned to the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and the National Internet Information Office, where he emphasized the importance of correct public opinion guidance in online media [3][4] Recent Developments - In August 2021, Yang was appointed as the Deputy Director of the National Radio and Television Administration, focusing on youth protection measures against online addiction [4] - He was elected as the Deputy Director of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in March 2023 and stepped down from his role at the National Radio and Television Administration by the end of the year [5]