Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Chinese business leader 'corrupt'

The Chinese authorities say they have launched a corruption investigation against the former head of the oil company Sinopec.

Chen Tonghai resigned last June, officially for personal reasons.

But state television now reports that Mr Chen took what it described as huge bribes, and abused his position to benefit his mistress.

Full Article

President Hu Jintao has made "made tackling rampant corruption one of his top priorities." Mr. Chen has been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party for breaking many of the party's rules. Some of his infringements included taking bribes and abusing his power.


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