China’s anti-corruption squads target funeral officials making a killing from the dead

China’s anti-corruption squads target funeral officials making a killing from the dead

Most of China’s funeral parlours are managed under the direct supervision of civil affairs authorities, and are monopolies with a reputation for opaque pricing and substandard services – which in turn is fertile ground for corruption. Zhang’s detention came three months after disciplinary authorities in the neighbouring city of Wuhu launched corruption investigations into Jiang … Read more