Previously she served as governor of Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture.
[3] On 18 April 2023, she 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.
[7] On 29 January, Zhong's trial commenced at the Zunyi Intermediate People's Court.
The Zunyi City People's Procuratorate presented charges against her, alleging that between 2010 and 2021, she abused her authority in various roles—including deputy secretary, county magistrate, and governor—to facilitate agreements, project contracts, and fund allocations for personal benefit.
Additionally, her illegally obtained assets were confiscated and handed over to the state treasury, with further recovery efforts ongoing.