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The Star
a day ago
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- The Star
Political adviser booted over graft and superstition
Chinese authorities have removed a former leader of Tibet from office over alleged crimes including taking bribes and engaging in 'superstitious activities', the country's top anti-corruption bodies said. Qizhala – who was governor of the western region from 2017 to 2021 – was dismissed over 'serious violations of discipline', said a statement by the anti-graft bodies yesterday, a common euphemism for corruption. He had most recently served as a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the country's main political advisory body. Beijing's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission said Qizhala 'betrayed' his original mission by accepting bribes and misusing public funds to host illegal banquets. He also colluded with business owners to secure favourable contracts and engaged in 'superstitious activities' over a long period, they said. His family were also accused of using his official position for personal gain. Ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members are banned from participating in 'superstitious activities' – including some religious practices that 'erode' a cadre's loyalties. United Nations experts have raised alarm at Chinese government policies allegedly aimed at assimilating Tibetan people culturally, religiously and linguistically. Last week, a court in Beijing handed a suspended death sentence to Wu Yingjie, the head of the CCP in the region from 2016 to 2021, for taking bribes worth almost US$50mil. Wu was expelled from the party in December, also over 'serious violations of discipline.' — AFP
Business Recorder
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
China hands Tibet official suspended death sentence over $50m in bribes
BEIJING: The former Communist Party head of Tibet was handed a suspended death sentence on Wednesday for taking bribes worth almost $50 million, a court in China said. Wu Yingjie, who served as party secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region from 2016 to 2021, illegally accepted bribes totalling more than 343 million yuan ($47.8 million), an intermediate court in Beijing said in a statement on WeChat. The court said his crimes were 'particularly serious, the social impact particularly vile' and caused 'particularly heavy losses' for the country and people. President Xi Jinping has overseen a wide-ranging campaign against official corruption since coming to power more than a decade ago, with critics saying it also serves as a way to purge political rivals. The court said Wu used his official positions in the region stretching back to 2006 to give companies and individuals help on contracts and business operations. Wu was given a two-year reprieve after he pleaded guilty and confessed details of his actions that were previously unknown to authorities, the court said.
NDTV
16-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Tibet Official Gets Suspended Death Sentence Over $50-Million Bribe Case
The former Communist Party head of Tibet was handed a suspended death sentence on Wednesday for taking bribes worth almost $50 million, a court in China said. Wu Yingjie, who served as party secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region from 2016 to 2021, illegally accepted bribes totalling more than 343 million yuan ($47.8 million), an intermediate court in Beijing said in a statement on WeChat. The court said his crimes were "particularly serious, the social impact particularly vile" and caused "particularly heavy losses" for the country and people. President Xi Jinping has overseen a wide-ranging campaign against official corruption since coming to power more than a decade ago, with critics saying it also serves as a way to purge political rivals. The court said Wu used his official positions in the region stretching back to 2006 to give companies and individuals help on contracts and business operations. Wu was given a two-year reprieve after he pleaded guilty and confessed details of his actions that were previously unknown to authorities, the court said. Suspended death sentences are typically converted to life imprisonment if the convict commits no further crimes during the reprieve period. Wu was expelled from the party in December over "serious violations of discipline", a common euphemism in China for corruption. He was assigned to Tibet's department of education after graduating from university and rose through the ranks for about two decades. United Nations experts have raised alarm at Chinese government policies aimed at assimilating Tibetan people culturally, religiously and linguistically through the schools system. The US Treasury Department sanctioned Wu in 2022 over human rights violations in Tibet.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
China hands Tibet official suspended death sentence over US$50mil in bribes
BEIJING: The former Communist Party head of Tibet was handed a suspended death sentence on Wednesday (July 16) for taking bribes worth almost US$50 million, a court in China said. Wu Yingjie, who served as party secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region from 2016 to 2021, illegally accepted bribes totalling more than 343 million yuan (US$47.8 million), an intermediate court in Beijing said in a statement on WeChat. The court said his crimes were "particularly serious, the social impact particularly vile" and caused "particularly heavy losses" for the country and people. President Xi Jinping has overseen a wide-ranging campaign against official corruption since coming to power more than a decade ago, with critics saying it also serves as a way to purge political rivals. The court said Wu used his official positions in the region stretching back to 2006 to give companies and individuals help on contracts and business operations. Wu was given a two-year reprieve after he pleaded guilty and confessed details of his actions that were previously unknown to authorities, the court said. Suspended death sentences are typically converted to life imprisonment if the convict commits no further crimes during the reprieve period. Wu was expelled from the party in December over "serious violations of discipline", a common euphemism in China for corruption. He was assigned to Tibet's department of education after graduating from university and rose through the ranks for about two decades. United Nations experts have raised alarm at Chinese government policies aimed at assimilating Tibetan people culturally, religiously and linguistically through the schools system. The US Treasury Department sanctioned Wu in 2022 over human rights violations in Tibet. - AFP
Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Former Tibet Communist Party chief gets suspended death sentence over bribery
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: Wu Yingjie attends a news conference on the economic and social development of Tibet, in Beijing, China May 22, 2021. REUTERS/Martin Pollard/File Photo BEIJING – The former Communist Party head of Tibet was handed a suspended death sentence on July 16 for taking bribes worth almost US$50 million (S$64 million), a court in China has said. Wu Yingjie, who served as party secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region from 2016 to 2021, illegally accepted bribes totalling more than US$47.8 million, an intermediate court in Beijing said in a statement on WeChat. The court said his crimes were 'particularly serious, the social impact particularly vile' and caused 'particularly heavy losses' for the country and people. President Xi Jinping has overseen a wide-ranging campaign against official corruption since coming to power more than a decade ago, with critics saying it also serves as a way to purge political rivals. The court said Wu used his official positions in the region stretching back to 2006 to give companies and individuals help on contracts and business operations. Wu was given a two-year reprieve after he pleaded guilty and confessed details of his actions that were previously unknown to the authorities, the court said. Suspended death sentences are typically converted to life imprisonment if the convict commits no further crimes during the reprieve period. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Over 600 Telegram groups in Singapore selling, advertising vapes removed by HSA Singapore Strong argument for cockpit video recording, says Iata chief in wake of Air India crash report Singapore Here comes the sun: Less rain, more warm days in second half of July Asia Former deputy minister seen as surprise front runner for Malaysia's next Chief Justice: Sources Singapore Baby died after mum took abortion pills and gave birth in toilet; coroner records an open verdict Business Tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter Kuok Hui Kwong appointed CEO of Shangri-La Asia Singapore Acute psychiatry services to be expanded across all healthcare clusters: MOH Singapore New network links Home Team psychologists, mental health bodies to boost emergency response Wu was expelled from the party in December over 'serious violations of discipline', a common euphemism in China for corruption. He was assigned to Tibet's department of education after graduating from university and rose through the ranks for about two decades. United Nations experts have raised alarm at Chinese government policies aimed at assimilating Tibetan people culturally, religiously and linguistically through the schools system. The US Treasury Department sanctioned Wu in 2022 over human rights violations in Tibet. AFP
