Yu was last seen in public in April after a career that began in journalism and took him to the top of the TCM ladder
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said on Sunday that Yu Wenming, 62, was suspected of committing “serious violations of discipline and law”, a euphemism for corruption.
Yu last appeared in public giving a speech at the Qihuang Forum held by the Chinese Association of TCM in April. His was taking part as the association’s director.
During his term, Yu Wenming promoted the use of traditional Chinese medicine, heading central government calls to foster talent and systematically develop the discipline.
