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China sentences former official to death in $325 million bribery case
Published 7 July 2026 ยท world
The Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province said Yang accepted the illicit payments between 1993 and 2023 in return for helping individuals and companies
The Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province said Yang accepted the illicit payments between 1993 and 2023 in return for helping individuals and companies secure projects, business opportunities, land allocations and financial support. According to the court, the bribes were paid in exchange for assistance with "undertaking projects, business operations, land grants and working capital."
Published: July 7, 2026 โข 8:01 AM IST ยท Updated: July 7, 2026 โข 8:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province said Yang accepted the illicit payments between 1993 and 2023 in return for helping individuals and companies secure projects, business opportunities, land allocations and financial support.
According to the court, the bribes were paid in exchange for assistance with "undertaking projects, business operations, land grants and working capital."