Key facts
- Zhang Jianhua, former deputy director of China's defense industry regulator, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
- The sentence was for charges of bribery and influence peddling.
- A court also imposed a fine of 3.8 million yuan.
- The case involved corruption totaling US$6.3 million.
A Chinese court has sentenced Zhang Jianhua, the former deputy director of the country's defense industry regulator, to 10 years in prison. The sentence was handed down for charges including bribery and influence peddling. In addition to the prison term, a court also imposed a fine of 3.8 million yuan.
The case is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign in China. Zhang Jianhua's conviction and sentencing highlight ongoing efforts to address corruption within state-owned industries, including the defense sector.