40,000 punished in China’s medical corruption crackdown, including over 350 top figures

40,000 punished in China’s medical corruption crackdown, including over 350 top figures

More than 350 prominent figures in China’s healthcare industry were punished in last year’s anti-corruption campaign as Beijing doubled down on its sweeping crackdown. According to a report from the National Supervisory Commission (NSC), China’s top anti-corruption watchdog, Beijing has worked to “thoroughly investigate” cases in which healthcare professionals exploit medical services and misuse insurance … Read more

China Geological Survey’s former head Zhong Ziran charged with state secrets leak, bribery

China Geological Survey’s former head Zhong Ziran charged with state secrets leak, bribery

The former head of China Geological Survey has been charged with bribe-taking and leaking state secrets by the country’s highest prosecutorial agency. Zhong Ziran, 62, is accused of using his senior positions at the natural resources ministry as well as its affiliated China Geological Survey to take a “particularly big” amount of bribes, the Supreme … Read more

China arrests former insurance executive as anti-corruption campaign sweeps finance sector

China arrests former insurance executive as anti-corruption campaign sweeps finance sector

According to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, Li is accused of serious violations, including severe breaches of party discipline and abuse of power, following an investigation by the National Supervisory Commission that concluded in late September. Li is accused of ignoring regulations by accepting invitations that could compromise his impartiality, breaching organisational principles to benefit others … Read more