The news that Shenzhen Mayor Xu Zongheng had been placed under house arrest was confirmed yesterday by a senior official with the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Xu Zongheng is suspected of serious violation of discipline and is currently undergoing investigation by the authorities. It is learned that Wang Yang, Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee, rushed to Shenzhen especially to announce this news to local higher level officials. While reminding Shenzhen officials to strengthen self-discipline, he also consoled the group of officials worried about their future, and made arrangements for Shenzhen's work in the next step.