China: Zhou Yongkang charged with multiple crimes
China on December 5 arrested former security official Zhou Yongkang after expelling him from the Party.
Corruption, bribery and disclosure of state secrets
According to Reuters, Mr. Zhou Yongkang, 71 years old, was charged with many crimes, the most serious of which were accepting bribes and revealing state secrets.
In a resolution released by Xinhua News Agency in the early morning of December 6, the Chinese Politburo stated that Zhou Yongkang's case will be transferred to the country's legal agencies.
Mr. Zhou Yongkang when he was in office (Photo: Reuters)
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Resolution was passedXinhua News AgencyThe report stated: “Investigations showed that Zhou Yongkang had seriously violated the principles of politics, organization and secrecy within the Party.”
“Zhou Yongkang took advantage of his position to benefit many others and personally or through his family accepted huge bribes,” the statement said.
The resolution reads: “Mr. Zhou Yongkang abused his power to help relatives, lovers, and friends make huge profits through organizing many business activities, leading to serious losses of state assets.”
In addition, Xinhua News Agency said that Zhou Yongkang was also accused of having illicit relationships with many women and abusing his power to force them to have relationships or force them to bribe him with money.
China determined to "remove the tumor" of corruption
Previously, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that corruption is a problem in China and could threaten the survival of the Party.
The People's Daily wrote a commentary on December 5 that said: "Corruption is a tumor that can corrode the vitality of the Party, and the determination to cut off this tumor is necessary to consolidate the Party's line, goals and leadership, and to unify the Party's strength and create a foundation for exercising strength within the Party."
“We must take advantage of the investigation and trial of Zhou Yongkang's serious violations to step up the fight against corruption,” the newspaper stated.
In addition, the Resolution of the Chinese Politburo also affirmed: “Zhou Yongkang’s actions are completely contrary to the nature and mission of the Party. This has damaged the image of the Party and could seriously damage the relationship between the Party and the people”./.
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