In a significant development on December 17, 2024, China executed Li Jianping, a former official from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, after convicting him of corruption, bribery, misappropriation of public funds, and collusion with a criminal syndicate. Li's execution follows his conviction for embezzling over 3 billion yuan (approximately $421 million), marking it as the largest corruption case in the nation's history.
Li, aged 64, served as the former secretary of the ruling Communist Party working committee of the Hohhot economic and technological development zone. His death sentence, initially issued in September 2022, was upheld on appeal in August 2024. The execution was carried out following approval from the Supreme People's Court.
This case underscores President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which has targeted over a million officials since 2012. The campaign aims to address corruption within the Communist Party and the government, reflecting China's commitment to combating corruption at all levels of society.
The execution of Li Jianping serves as a stark reminder of China's stringent stance on corruption and its dedication to upholding integrity within its governmental institutions.
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