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CHINA'S FORMER AGRICULTURE MINISTER TANG RENJIAN SENTENCED FOR BRIBERY On September 28, 2025, China’s former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tang Renjian, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes exceeding 268 million yuan (around $37.6 million). The verdict was handed down by the Changchun Intermediate People’s Court in Jilin Province. The court cited the severe damage Tang’s actions caused to public and national interests, but it also acknowledged his cooperation with investigators, confession, restitution of illicit funds, and expression of remorse, which led to a more lenient outcome. BACKGROUND AND CAREER Tang Renjian’s political career spanned multiple key positions within the Chinese government. He served as Governor of Gansu Province from 2017 to 2020 before being appointed Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. During his tenure, he promoted agricultural modernization and addressed several rural development...