China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
A court in Changzhou, China, sentenced former official Yang Youlin to death for taking over 2.2 billion yuan ($325 million) in bribes over 30 years. Yang, 69, exploited his positions in Nanjing to secure contracts and financing for others. His offences were deemed extremely serious, despite his cooperation with authorities during the investigation.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 03:36 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 17:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: BBC News – World. Editorial policy · Corrections
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