A former Chinese railways minister goes on trial for corruption on Sunday in one of the country’s biggest graft cases in years, charged with taking massive bribes and steering the awarding of highly lucrative projects.
The Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court told the official Xinhua News Agency that it will hear the case against 60-year-old Liu Zhijun, who spearheaded China’s showcase bullet train network when he oversaw the powerful ministry.
Sunday is a work day in China because of rescheduling to accommodate an upcoming national holiday. Reported by S.China Morning Post 4 hours ago.
The Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court told the official Xinhua News Agency that it will hear the case against 60-year-old Liu Zhijun, who spearheaded China’s showcase bullet train network when he oversaw the powerful ministry.
Sunday is a work day in China because of rescheduling to accommodate an upcoming national holiday. Reported by S.China Morning Post 4 hours ago.