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Former Shanxi Governor Jin Xiangjun Sentenced to Death

9/9/2026

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  • Jin Xiangjun, former Shanxi governor, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve.
  • Jin accepted more than 148 million yuan in bribes during his tenure.
  • Jin's assets were confiscated and his political rights were stripped for life.
  • Seized proceeds and accrued interest were transferred to the national treasury.
  • Jin was expelled from the Communist Party, dismissed in October 2025, after confessing, voluntarily disclosing unknown bribes, and returning illicit gains.