Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 6:13 PM

China's former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tang Renjian, has been sentenced to death for accepting massive bribes, Chinese state media reported on Monday.

According to official sources, a Chinese court handed Tang the death penalty with a two-year reprieve, meaning the sentence will only be carried out if he commits another serious offense during that period. This is a common legal practice in China for major corruption cases where the accused cooperates.

The court also revoked all his political rights and ordered the confiscation of his personal property. Additionally, any illegally obtained assets from bribery have been ordered to be turned over to the state.

The co...