HKZhang Jianhua, a former high-ranking official in China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption. The Dazhou Intermediate People’s Court convicted him of accepting over 43.38 million yuan in cash and valuables between 2008 and 2023, using his position to facilitate approvals and investments for third parties. After retiring in 2021, Zhang continued to abuse his influence to secure improper benefits in business operations and project contracts. The court determined that his actions constituted both direct and indirect bribery involving 'particularly large sums.'
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