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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
CHANGCHUN, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) — Former Chinese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tang Renjian was sentenced to death on Sunday with a two-year reprieve for accepting large-scale bribes.
According to the verdict handed down by the Intermediate People's Court of Changchun City, Jilin Province (northeast China), Tang Renjian, who also served as secretary of the Party Group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, was deprived of his political rights for life. All his personal property, as well as any illegal income, will be confiscated and retained by the state.
Between 2007 and 2024, Tang Renjian, while holding various positions at both the central and local levels, was found to have abused his official position to assist relevant organizations and individuals in matters such as business operations, project contracting, and personnel reshuffles. In exchange, he received financial or material benefits totaling over 268 million yuan (approximately $38 million).
The court believes that Tang Renjian should be sentenced to death for his crimes, which caused serious harm to the interests of the state and the people. However, given his admission of guilt, the return of his illicit proceeds, and other mitigating circumstances, the court expressed leniency in its final decision.
The case was heard in court on July 25. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence implicating the defendant in the crimes. The defendant and his lawyers reviewed the evidence, after which the parties held closing arguments. In his final statement, Tang Renjian admitted his guilt and expressed remorse for his actions.
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