China Corruption Blotter (February 20, 2015)


Former head of Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Li Xinghua, went on trial for taking $6.54 million in bribes from companies in exchange for government subsidies. LED lighting manufacturer Dongguan Kingsun Optoelectronic Co Ltd allegedly offered Li company shares worth $1.4 million. The company’s chairman Li Xuliang has resigned after being named by the court as a bribe-giver. http://www.nbd.com.cn