A total of 8,157 Chinese officials were charged of administrative cases since September, in line with the Communist Party of China's bout against graft and corruption.

Based on a report by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the Ministry of Supervision released on Monday, 6,055 cases were filed against government officers who have violated work ethics.

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These include the unofficial use of vehicles for private purposes, engaging in events outside their job description, unauthorized use of public funds and bribery (giving or receiving of gifts).

Chen Tiexin, senior political advisor in Liaoning Province, was dismissed from office following a graft case, the discipline ministry announced on Tuesday. Chen also served as the deputy head of the Liaoning Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

An investigation by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Commission revealed instances that Chen took advantage of his public post to make profits. Other findings showed the commission of adultery and acceptance of "huge amount of bribes," which were consequently handed to the prosecutors as evidence.

Chen is subjected to "compulsory measures" as part of his punishment such as requisite appearance before court hearings, bail prior to trial, and close residential monitoring.

CCDI director Wang Qishan warned other officials undeterred of misconduct that they would pay a hefty price for their behavior. "We have stepped up the anti-graft campaign," Wang continued, citing some politicians who have become even more corrupt.

Wang refused to give comments on former chief of security Zhou Yongkang, who was recently ousted from the position due to corruption and extravagance.

Analyst Zhang Lifang said the Chinese government's struggle against a power play of different political parties is over with the president's reform taking now taking effect. Last January, President Xi Jinping declared that the inability to fight corruption is a "serious breach of duty" of the officials.

Since the rule's implementation in 2012, 83,533 officials were punished.

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