Former Rail Minister Charged with Graft

(Beijing) – Insiders say a year-long investigation on former railway minister Liu Zhijun is close to an end with an announcement of charges by the Ministry of Railways.

In an internal memo, the Ministry of Railways said on August 3 that Liu Zhijun was charged with six disciplinary violations, including graft and sexual misconduct. Several of the charges were connected to his close association with Shanxi businesswoman Ding Shumiao.