Zhang Jinbiao has been removed from his post as Party chief of Hotan prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and expelled from the Party over graft issues, the Xinjiang Commission for Discipline Inspection said on Sunday.

The watchdog said Zhang, 53, was found to have seriously violated political discipline and rules and did not perform his duty to combat terrorism and maintain stability, which had serious consequences.

Zhang violated Party rules and accepted cash or gifts. He also violated Party discipline by having inappropriate sexual relationships, the commission said.