BEIJING: China has abruptly removed senior diplomat Sun Weidong from his position as vice foreign minister, according to an official announcement. The Ministry of Human Resources stated on its website that Sun Weidong had been dismissed by China’s highest state authority. However, the statement did not provide any reason or details regarding the timing of […]
China corruption crackdown
China executes banker over $156 million bribes
China has executed Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, for accepting over $156 million in bribes while managing major acquisition and financing projects. Bai’s crimes occurred between 2014 and 2018, during which he allegedly offered favorable treatment in deals while accumulating an exceptionally large amount of illicit funds, according to state […]