BEIJING, Sept. 30 -- Former vice governor of south China's island province of Hainan, Tan Li, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China following investigations into corruption.

The investigation by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) found Tan took advantage of his post to seek profits for others, accepted "a huge amount of bribes" and committed adultery.

Tan seriously violated the "eight-point rule," which was introduced by the CPC leadership at the end of 2012 with the aim of rejecting extravagance and excessive formalities among Party members, a statement from CCDI said.

In addition to bribery, the investigation found he frequently engaged in lavish meals, karaoke, and other expensive past times.

His bribery case has been handed over to prosecutors.

The CCDI announced the investigation into Tan for "suspected serious violation of discipline and laws" in July.