Former Chinese Forestry Official Expelled for Corruption
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A former deputy director of China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration has been expelled from the Communist Party and is facing prosecution for corruption, the country’s top anti-graft watchdog announced Monday.
Li Chunliang is accused of serious violations, including taking large bribes in exchange for using his influence over personnel appointments, business operations, project contracting and administrative approvals, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said in a statement. The statement also accused Li of resisting investigation and illicitly accepting home renovation services.
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- Li Chunliang, former deputy director of China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration, was expelled from the Communist Party and faces prosecution for corruption.
- He is accused of taking large bribes, abusing his influence, resisting investigation, and accepting illicit benefits.
- Li's case reflects China's ongoing, intensified anti-corruption campaign, which increasingly targets retirees and officials in environmental sectors.
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