Former Party Committee Secretary and Chairman of State Grid Chongqing Electric Power Company Zhou Xiong Under Investigation

The State Grid Chongqing Electric Power Company is a regional subsidiary of China’s State Grid Corporation, responsible for power distribution and grid operations in the Chongqing municipality. It was established as part of China’s national power system reforms and infrastructure development, playing a critical role in supporting the economic growth and urbanization of the southwestern region.

The State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), founded in 2002, is a state-owned electric utility corporation and the world’s largest power company. It operates and builds the vast majority of China’s power grid infrastructure, playing a critical role in the nation’s economic development and energy security. While not a traditional cultural site, it represents a key piece of modern China’s industrial and technological advancement.

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) is the highest internal control and anti-corruption body of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), established in 1978. It is tasked with enforcing party rules and investigating corruption and misconduct among party members. Its role has been significantly emphasized in recent years as a cornerstone of the party’s broader campaign to maintain discipline and integrity within its ranks.

The National Supervisory Commission (NSC) is the highest anti-corruption agency of the People’s Republic of China, established in 2018 as part of a major institutional reform. It integrates the country’s anti-corruption and supervisory functions, merging the previous Ministry of Supervision and the anti-corruption bureau of the procuratorate into a single, powerful body directly under the Communist Party of China’s leadership. Its creation marked a new phase in China’s governance, aiming to oversee all public officials exercising public power and to enforce discipline nationwide.

The Enshi Prefecture Supervisory Commission is a contemporary government oversight body in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province, China. It was established as part of China’s national supervisory reform, which began around 2016-2018, to integrate anti-corruption functions within the state’s governance structure. Its history is therefore tied to the modern evolution of China’s disciplinary and supervisory systems rather than to a historical or cultural landmark.