In a recent high-profile corruption case, former Chinese agriculture minister Tang Renjian was handed a death sentence with a two-year reprieve by a court in Jilin province. As reported by state-run Xinhua News Agency, Tang was convicted of accepting cash and property worth over 268 million yuan (USD 38 million) from 2007 to 2024 during his tenure in various government roles.

The Changchun Intermediate People's Court, which delivered the verdict, stated that Tang's actions inflicted significant harm to the state and public interest, justifying the death penalty. However, the sentence was suspended for two years, acknowledging Tang's confession, the return of illicit gains, and his expression of remorse. "All of Tang's personal property will be confiscated, and his illegal earnings will be

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