China: Former Tobacco Head Pleads Guilty on Bribery Charges

Ling Chengxing, former director of the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration of China, pleaded guilty and expressed remorse on charges of bribery and abuse of power in a Changchun court today. He was charged with illegally accepting property worth over 43.1 million yuan ($5.9 million). Previously, Ling also held several other high-level positions, including vice-governor of … Continue reading China: Former Tobacco Head Pleads Guilty on Bribery Charges