China corruption

China says senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli under investigation

General Zhang Youxia, 75, is the more senior general of two CMC vice chairmen.

Field Notes from Beijing

Custodians or thieves? When China’s treasures are lost from within

A Ming Dynasty painting, donated to Nanjing Museum that turned up for auction, sparked an investigation into the museum's handling of its artefacts.

Hong Kong leader says probe into deadly blaze expected to conclude in 9 months

FILE PHOTO: A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

China executes former Huarong senior executive for $202m graft

The company is a key offshore financing unit of troubled asset manager China Huarong Asset Management, also known as China CITIC Financial Asset Management.

Hong Kong arrests 13 for apartment tower fire as death toll rises to 151

Firefighters gather next to bamboo scaffolding debris at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

China’s military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says

FILE PHOTO: A member of the People's Liberation Army stands as the strategic strike group displays YJ-21 missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

Hong Kong blaze that killed 94 puts spotlight on missed warnings

Hong Kong’s worst fire in generations fuels scrutiny of safety lapses

A woman cries outside a community hall, as firefighters search for survivors of a fire that gutted the Wang Fuk Court housing complex.

China's Xi shows firm grip as party plenum ends with minimal reshuffle

Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing on Sept 3.

Former China securities regulatory chief Yi Huiman investigated for suspected corruption

FILE PHOTO: Yi Huiman, chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), attends a meeting of Fujian delegation on the sidelines of the National People's Congress (NPC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2019. Picture taken March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer/File photo

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