He was expelled from the Communist Party on 30 July 2015 .
During the same period he also held a seat in the Politburo of the Communist Party of China , China 's top decision - making body .
He was expelled from the Politburo of the Communist Party of China   on 30 July 2015 .
During the same period he also held a seat in the Politburo of the Communist Party of China , China 's top decision - making body .