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flag Former Chinese justice minister Tang Yijun sentenced to life in prison Feb. 2, 2026, for taking $19.7 million in bribes.

flag Tang Yijun, former Chinese justice minister, was sentenced to life in prison on February 2, 2026, for accepting over 137 million yuan ($19.7 million) in bribes from 2006 to 2022. flag The Xiamen Intermediate People’s Court found he abused his power to help individuals and companies secure loans, land, and company listings, causing "particularly serious" harm to state and public interests. flag Tang, 64, had served as governor of Liaoning and party chief in Ningbo, was investigated in 2024, expelled from the Communist Party, and received a reduced sentence due to his cooperation and remorse. flag The case is part of President Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign, which has targeted high-ranking officials, including a top military leader recently under scrutiny.

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