Beijing:
As for China, since assuming office in 2012, President Xi Jinping has been cracking down on corruption with an iron fist. During his tenure, more than 10 lakh Chinese Communist Party officials and dozens of Chinese military officials have been convicted in corruption cases.
Critics say the anti-corruption crackdown is helping President Xi Jinping strengthen his influence and power base.
Former Chinese Minister of Justice Pu Zhenghua (age 67).
It has been alleged that he misused his position and power and extended a helping hand in many people’s careers, business activities, official positions, legal cases etc. and got benefits for it.
Bu Zhenghua’s involvement in the corruption case caused a stir in the country.
In particular, it is alleged that he received 17.3 million US dollars (about Rs. 138 crore) worth of money and gifts directly or through his relatives during his tenure as the head of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, Deputy Minister of Public Security, and Minister of Justice.
The Changchun City Intermediate People’s Court heard the related case.
At the end of the investigation, the court considered that the accusation against Bu Zhenghua has been proven beyond doubt, and sentenced him to death with a term of 2 years.
This has been confirmed by the government internet media of that country. This drastic decision has caused a stir in China.
It is almost 10 years since President Xi Jinping took office. The Congress of the Communist Party of China, which is to be held once in 5 years, is scheduled to be held in Beijing on the 16th of next month. It is noteworthy that the tenure of Xi Jinping is going to be extended for another 5 years.