China Sentences Two Former Defense Ministers to Death With Reprieve
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China sentenced two former defense ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption, state media reported Thursday.
A Chinese military court issued the rulings Wednesday, saying both men would receive life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or sentence reduction after the reprieve period expires. The court also ordered the confiscation of all personal assets.
The punishments cap a sweeping antigraft campaign targeting the People’s Liberation Army and signal Beijing’s determination to eradicate entrenched corruption within the military leadership and the weapons procurement system.
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- China sentenced ex-defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with two-year reprieve for corruption; they face life imprisonment afterward without parole, plus asset confiscation.
- Li convicted of massive bribes and authority abuse for personnel gains; Wei for enormous bribes in exchange for favors, causing serious military harm.
- Verdicts cap PLA antigraft campaign; both expelled from Communist Party in June 2024 after 2023 probes.
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