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China: Death penalty for former ministers

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A military court in China judged two men. They are the former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu. The court ordered the death penalty. The punishment has a delay of 2 years.

This means: The men go to prison first. If they do not break the law for 2 years, the punishment changes. Then they must stay in prison for their whole life. An early release is then not possible.

The judges say: The men are guilty of corruption. They took bribe money. The court took all their private money. China fights for years against bribery in the army.

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Definitions

Defense minister
A defense minister is a boss in the government. He is responsible for the army and safety of a country.
Suspended death penalty
This is a punishment in China. A person gets the death penalty. The execution waits for 2 years. If the person behaves well, the punishment often changes to life in prison.
Corruption
Corruption means bribery. Someone uses their office to get money or other advantages. This is forbidden.

People

Wei Fenghe
He was the defense minister of China from 2018 to 2023.
Li Shangfu
He was the defense minister of China for a short time in 2023. He suddenly vanished from the public.

Locations

China
China is a very large country in Asia with many people.

Sources

Logo Die Presse
Die Presse

China verurteilt zwei Ex-Verteidigungsminister zum Tod

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Logo BBC
BBC

Li Shangfu: China announces suspended death sentences for ex-defence ministers

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Logo Spiegel
Spiegel

China: Ehemalige Verteidigungsminister Wei Fenghe und Li Shangfu zum Tode verurteilt

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Logo Zeit
Zeit

Korruption: China verurteilt zwei ehemalige Verteidigungsminister zum Tode

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