Zhang Xiaolian

Zhang Xiaolian (; born April 1964) is a former Chinese politician. As of October 2024 he was under investigation by China's top anti-graft watchdog. Previously he served as vice chairperson of the Committee on Economic Affairs of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

He was a representative of the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. He was a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Early life and education Zhang was born in Liangshan County, Shandong, in April 1964. In 1982, he enrolled at Beijing Forestry University, where he majored in prevention and control of forest pests and diseases.

Downfall On 21 October 2024, Zhang was suspected of "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.

On 23 April 2025, Zhang was expelled from the CCP and his entitlements were canceled. On May 12, he was arrested by the Supreme People's Procuratorate. On September 9, he was indicted on suspicion of accepting bribes. On 20 January 2026, Zhang was sentenced to 12 years and fined 2 million yuan for bribery.