Prosecutors allege that Ling Jihua’s abuse of power caused grave damage to public assets, the country and the people. Photo: Reuters
Prosecutors allege that Ling Jihua’s abuse of power caused grave damage to public assets, the country and the people. Photo: Reuters
Ling Jihua
China /  Politics

Ling Jihua, former right-hand man of ex-president, charged with graft, abuse of power, obtaining state secrets

Former rising political star expected to face court in Tianjin over alleged crimes during his time at the heart of the party

Nectar Gan
Nectar Gan

Updated: 10:20am, 14 May, 2016

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Prosecutors allege that Ling Jihua’s abuse of power caused grave damage to public assets, the country and the people. Photo: Reuters
Prosecutors allege that Ling Jihua’s abuse of power caused grave damage to public assets, the country and the people. Photo: Reuters
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