Report: China Executes Corrupt Officials
- Posted on July 20, 2011 at 11:23pm by
Becket Adams
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Despite widespread international criticism for its frequent use of the death penalty, China has executed two officials from its eastern cities after convicting them of corruption.
Xu Maiyong, a former vice-mayor of Hangzhou, and Jiang Renjie, who was vice-mayor of Suzhou, were put to death after their appeals were rejected.
The charges brought against them? According to officials, Xu and Jiang embezzled almost 300m yuan ($46 million) through bribes.
According to a recent BBC report, corruption is one of the main causes of public discontent in China. Hundreds of officials are convicted every year. But only a handful are executed, and it is extremely rare for two officials to be put to death on the same day.
One is tempted to
think that being brutally governed by corrupt officials would be the main source of public discontent.
“Xu was said to be well known for his extravagant lifestyle – reports said investigators found gold bullion and expensive jewellery at his home. State-run Xinhua news agency reported that he used his power to interfere with project contracts and to help companies and people obtain land, promotions and tax breaks. The 52-year-old was sentenced to death in May for taking almost 200m yuan (about $30 million) in bribes and embezzled funds. Jiang, 62, was given the death penalty in 2008 for taking more than 100m yuan (about $15 million) in bribes,” BBC report.
Earlier this year, President Hu Jintao gave an ominous speech in which he focused on corruption and declared that it must be rooted out because it “could cost the party the support of the people.”
Although the two cases are not “officially” linked, both men were high-ranking members of the Communist Party. In fact, several high-profile officials have been executed in recent years – including Shanghai’s former party boss, and a former head of the country’s main nuclear firm.
It is really to keep the party “pure” or are other motives at play?
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Comments (108)
Patriot-Preacher
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 2:14amI call it a good start. But who defines corruption they also see anyone who belives in GOD as corrupt or anyone who doesnt follow the party line is corrupt too.
look at Gov. Blaggovitch trying to sell Obamas ill gotten seat to the highest bidder now lives in the state penn. [not long enough sadly ]
For every one the Chinese execute there are a hundred the derserved it more. same could be said to be true about Washinton DC Blaggovitch should have lots of company but dosent.
How about ol’ Obammma has committed more prosecutable crimes than nixion and clinton combined !! where are the attorney Generals officers serving a summons to the whitehouse??
PS 1:6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
Report Post »but the way of the wicked will perish.
AmericanPatriot01
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 2:50amYou are so correct. mr obama/seotoro has repeatedly violated his oath of office, violated constitutional law and imposed un-constitutional mandates and regulations on the people of the United States. TREASON!! In all forms!! of all degrees!!! His presidency needs to be called to a close and he should be deposed and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the LAW!!
Clinton was and he only cheated on his wife. He didn’t dress down the constitution in a public address to the nation! or violate the War Powers Act! or use threats to get his way against the wishes of the American people!! mr obama you are not my president, you lie, cheat and steal from the American people, our heritage, our honor and dishonor our good name. You bring shame upon the office of the POTUS!! I pray to God that your term be cut short for the sake of our great nation. You are an embarrassment to every citizen and ally of the USA
Report Post »Fina Biscotti
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 3:35amHaving ERIC HOLDER as US AG – as the most corrupt US AG in US history – participating in criminal conspiracies to obstruct justice and to cover-up criminal activities of this administration – prevents anything being served at The White House……
Report Post »Hollow
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 5:29amI agree with you up until the 1:6 part. It depends on a persons point of view as to what’s righteous and what is wicked.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 8:22am… and our stupid, traitorous politicians have made the American people indebted to China and it‘s murderous communist’ class. That is a hanging offense.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 10:17amLooks like you all got this one covered.
Don’t need me!
Report Post »avenger
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 4:04pmhmmm…lets start with chris dodd,barney frank,etc…
Report Post »anthrax13
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 4:17pmWhen do we start here?!?
Report Post »GiGi80
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 9:59pmSo you “patriots” want to emulate the Chinese? Wow. To coin a phrase: I want my country back.
Report Post »ghostsouls
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 11:01pmWhen U.S. Companies are abandoning buildings and laying off American workers, to move their businesses south of the border, so they can avoid regulations, fees, and have cheap labor costs, why would anyone, especially China who already enjoys cheap labor and no regulations, come here to start businesses?
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China Plans To Build A Self Sustaining City South of Boise, ID
– June 8, 2011Posted in: Local News, National News
From the Idaho Statesman: A Chinese national company is interested in developing a 10,000- to 30,000-acre technology zone for industry, retail centers and homes south of the Boise Airport.
They are also interested in helping build and finance a fertilizer plant near American Falls, an idea company officials returned to Idaho this month to pursue.
http://s190893980.onlinehome.us/eastidahonews/china-plans-to-build-a-self-sustaining-city-south-of-boise-id/
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Beijing develops radiation weapons
By Bill Gertz
The Washington Times
8:12 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2011
China’s military is developing electromagnetic pulse weapons that Beijing plans to use against U.S. aircraft carriers in any future conflict over Taiwan, according to an intelligence report made public on Thursday.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/ju
Report Post »A-Proud-Veteran
Posted on July 22, 2011 at 12:21amAs a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ it saddens me to see other believers exercise such quick condemnation and the support of those sent to meet the Lord without consideration of the guidance pprovided in Romans 2:1. Who made us the judge? What distinguishes us from the lost save the blood of Christ, which by the way, was given freely and might I emphasize unearned. Please tread lightly when shooting those around you with words that spread a picture of what Christ isn’t and making more difficult for those who strive to show who and what Chrsit is to a lost and dying word.
Report Post »babylonvi
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 2:11amThat’s what needs to happen to the Wall St. and European bankers who rip off the entire country, and don’t forget the Goldman officers as well,
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 7:40amInstead they went tp Fannie, Freddie and Obama’s administration. That should speak volumes.
Report Post »D Money
Posted on July 22, 2011 at 2:17pm…and 90% of them are Democrats. So much for the claim that GOP is married to Wall Street – it’s truly the opposite. The GOP is pro business, which businesses of all sizes like and support, but the Democrats are pro corruption and crony capitalism under the guise of stimulus, bailouts and pushing the ‘green economy’, which is why powerful Wall Street executives support them. Mozila, Raines, Immelt, Corzine… the list is long and corrupt.
Report Post »old construction worker
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:59amHis only crime- He didn’t share enough of his bribes with the corrupt officials above him
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 4:02amExactly! If corruption was to be punished with execution there wouldn’t be a Communist Party left. Compare these TWO individuals with the hundreds killed for political crimes. These were show trials to make the government look like they were trying to be honest. These were at most Chinese Weiners, thrown overboard because they were expendable.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:51am” Earlier this year, President Hu Jintao focused on corruption during his main speech to celebrate 90 years since the party was founded.
He warned that corruption could cost the party the support of the people.
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cause the people have nothing else to worry about ……………like eating, and being imprisoned themselves, or working for pennies a week on some job they were forced to take by the gov.
or the forced abortion of second children, etc etc
Report Post »Ron_WA
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:46amOld news; China has been famous / infamous for this for decades.
Say what you will about China (& there are a lot of negative things to be said) nut they are good at one thing: if you betray the public trust &/or bring shame to your office & those you are trusted to protect, you WILL be executed!
That is the sign of a totalitarian govt. but it also keeps graft, greed, negligence & corruption to a minimum.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:58amI really would not want to see Washington members executed– but fired, stripped of all goods stolen, and prosecuted, and humiliated, I could certainly live with that
Report Post »Blue Collar Conservative
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 2:02amCommunism IS a betrayal of the public trust. Dictator Hu is simply making his omelet, breaking a few eggs to keep control. There will always be public purging in any commi prison state.
Report Post »Hiswill
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 2:32amAre you kidding me? When our politcians lie, cheat, steal our government looks the other way or gives them a promotion.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 8:36am@sissykatz
I agree, no execution of our officials, but kicked out of office and void their pensions, making them live on social security.
Report Post »Carolyn
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:42amForget the fact that we have our own corrupt politicians for a moment and think about how badly “Robin Hood” would fair in this situation –
Report Post »“reports said investigators found gold bullion and expensive jewellery at his home. State-run Xinhua news agency reported that he used his power to interfere with project contracts and to help companies and people obtain land, promotions and tax breaks.”
Used his power to help companies and people obtain land, promotions and tax breaks…… certainly can’t have that in the communist party – it may cause the party to loose favor in the public eye?
I don’t understand why anyone on here would like to bring any part of this to America!
Patriot-Preacher
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 2:24amno one wants tyrants in america …… but the are allready here… look at cass sunstine with all that raw power over peoples lives. Obamas 87th Executive order .
the rhetoric here is people are frustrated with average citizens getting severely punished for minor offenses while people in high office get away with atrocities and no one does anything.
no of course we dont want Chinese Justice in the USA but folks are fed up with the injustice.
Report Post »GRAMPA-D-NH
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:34amThese guys biggest mistake was flaunting their ill-gotten gains with big pimping lifestyles. The “bosses” always hit these kind of knuckleheads who draw undue attention to the “family” business. Knocking these renegades off buys some degree of public credibility but more importantly reminds the rank and file discretion is mandatory.
Report Post »TennesseeConservative
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 9:25amIf corruption constitutes execution, then we should execute our whole government.
Report Post »MARYLANDRON
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:26amBoth of the men executed were “Vice” Mayors (interesting play on words), however, the real point is why didn’t the actual Mayors know what was going on in their jurisdictions. Apparently the buck doesn’t stop here, like it did with Harry S. Truman.
Report Post »blue_sky
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:22amShould we send the FED to China court?
Report Post »V-Forge
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 4:35pmwhy they already own them? and coming soon they think they own you also.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:21amAhhhhhhhh; if only they would do that here. lol
:)
Report Post »TexasConservativeCowboy
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:26amfor once i like the way china thinks lol
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:16amthe democrats should be afraid….. very afraid.
Report Post »argoman
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 3:46pmplus some rino republicans
Report Post »LinkedIn G
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:16amEven the Communist politicians over there believe they are entitled to be rich while their followers just eek out just enough to survive … (cough..Al Gore..cough)
Report Post »ALL4FREEDOM
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:04amIf they’re getting widespread international criticism, they must be doing something right. Since we’re importing everything else from China, let’s go for the swift justice approach: the guy was convicted in May and executed in July. Works for me. Why wait for 10 or 20 years? After all, justice delayed is justice denied.
Report Post »Barack Oburgundy
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:57amIf we started that policy Washington D.C. Would be a ghost town. Hey let’s start at the top!
Report Post »debkk9
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:12amhey we could open up about 525 jobs…(there are a few good ones that can stay)
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:13amYup you got that right ,there would be absolutely no democrats and about half the Republicans gone. If it all collapses out of their corruption and incompetence they may well suffer the same fate. People do some barbaric things when they have nothing to lose ,it could be ugly for the traitors when it all comes apart at the seams.
Report Post »JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:54amI know a crap load of politicians here should be on their knees thanking God they are not Chinese.
Report Post »Barack Oburgundy
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:53amIf we started that policy here Washington D.C. Would be a ghost town…….hey let’s start at the top!
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:49amI call it Justice. Death Penalty for Corru[t politicians? People appointed to positions of trust? Death is too easy. Torture, slavery for 20 years and then death by starvation is too kind.
Now what’s the chance we can send the Atlanta Teach(eat)ers to China for Justice? Or we could send them to prison, one with each of the students they promoted.
Sic semper tyrannis!
Report Post »dcwu
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:47amGee if they render justice throughout who will be left?
Report Post »saviorammo
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:42amThey also rape women, kill gays, and persecute all religion. And the left just loves these folks.
O yea, they eat dog!
Report Post »freeweever
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:41amLook how the bbc sugar coats it because they are all socialist communist.
Report Post »I SPY
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:41amNobama would be in deep trouble in his favorite country.
Report Post »PAPAROACH
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:35amCHINA Has The Right Idea. If we did the same thing there would be none left.
Report Post »247Liberty
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:32amExecuting Corrupt Officials – Works for me.
Report Post »DGeezy11
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:31amKilling them for corruption, that is irony if I have ever seen it…
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:31amWow. Am I wrong in saying China has it right for corrupt politicians?
Report Post »neverending
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:35amMy thoughts exactly just after reading the headlines! Not wrong – absolutely right on.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 5:50amIf we did this we would have very few Politicians..
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