41 Party members expelled in Yunnan

Yunnan province's disciplinary watchdog has expelled 41 members of the Communist Party of China for using drugs, as local authorities launch an intensified campaign to fight corruption and crack down on illegal substance use.

The commission for discipline inspection of the Dehong Jingpo and Dai autonomous prefecture made the announcement on Tuesday.

Among those expelled were nine government officials or civil servants, who also were dismissed from their posts.