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Monday, 30 June 2014

Corruption crackdown snares former Chinese general

FIEL - In this March 14, 2012 file photo, Xu Caihou, right, deputy chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission, which controls China’s military, and Chongqing party secretary Bo Xilai attend the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. A spreading anti-corruption crackdown launched by President Xi Jinping snared its most senior figure to date on Monday, June 30, 2014 when the former top Chinese general was expelled from the ruling Communist Party to face bribery charges. Gen. Xu, is accused of taking money and property in exchange for promotions and other favors, said a party statement reported by the official Xinhua News Agency. It said his case had been handed over to military prosecutors. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File) BEIJING (AP) — A spreading anti-corruption crackdown launched by President Xi Jinping snared its most senior figure yet on Monday when a former top Chinese general was expelled from the ruling Communist Party to face bribery charges.








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