China punishes officials for corruption

China has punished 17,505 officials this year on corruption charges, and its top prosecutor has warned that the rule of law could be in danger, a government news agency said today.

China punishes officials for corruption
Tue, 24 Oct, 2006 - 10:27

China has punished 17,505 officials this year on corruption charges, and its top prosecutor has warned that the rule of law could be in danger, a government news agency said today.

The report comes amid a widening scandal in Shanghai over possible misuse of government pension funds.

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