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China Sentences Former Official To Death Over US$325 Million Bribery Case

By Rebecca Hsu on July 6, 2026 8:05 pm |

Asia News and National Affairs

Beijing, 6 July 2026 – A Chinese court has sentenced a former official to death in a major bribery case involving about US$325 million, underscoring Beijing’s continued hardline stance against corruption within the public sector.

The ruling marks one of the more severe punishments in China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which has targeted officials, financial-sector executives, military figures and senior state-linked personnel over the past decade.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

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