Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 4:57 PM

A Chinese court has sentenced former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tang Renjian, to death on bribery charges, though the execution has been suspended for two years. The ruling was announced on Sunday by a court in Jilin province, marking another high-profile case in China's sweeping anti-corruption drive. Tang had already been expelled from the Communist Party in November 2024.

According to court findings, Tang accepted bribes worth 268 million yuan (approximately 37.6 million US dollars) between 2007 and 2024 while holding multiple official positions. The bribes included cash and valuable property, which he admitted to receiving. His confession played a role in the judgm...