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Zhou Yongkang, a former member of the all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, became the highest-ranking Party official to fall under corruption investigation on July 29, 2014 when state media announced a probe into his "serious discipline violations". Born in 1942, Zhou was secretary of the Political and Legislative Affairs Committee of the party’s Central Committee from 2007 to 2012. Other positions he held include vice minister of the petroleum industry (1985-1988), minister of land and resources (1998-1999), and Sichuan party boss (1999-2002). In 2002 he became head of the Ministry of Public Security and was made a member of the Politburo’s standing committee in 2007.
Source close to Zhou Yongkang’s family dismisses speculation that the two cases are linked
There is not usually a lot of edification to be found in the trial of a disgraced member of the Communist Party's inner circle.
There is not usually a lot of edification to be found in the trial of a disgraced member of the Communist Party's inner circle.
Cao Yongzheng, hailed for his ‘legendary’ talents for predicting the future while still only a child, gave testimony against disgraced security tsar during his closed-door trial
Cao Yongzheng, hailed for his ‘legendary’ talents for predicting the future while still only a child, gave testimony against disgraced security tsar during his closed-door trial
Disgraced security tsar Zhou Yongkang once had a legion of trusted aides taking care of his graft schemes. But none was a match for the mysterious "Xinjiang sage" when it came to Zhou confiding about state secrets.
Disgraced security tsar Zhou Yongkang once had a legion of trusted aides taking care of his graft schemes. But none was a match for the mysterious "Xinjiang sage" when it came to Zhou confiding about state secrets.
Former security chief and high-ranking Communist Party member Zhou Yongkang was found guilty of "bribery, abuse of power and leaking state secrets" and sentenced to life in prison, according to state media.
Former security chief and high-ranking Communist Party member Zhou Yongkang was found guilty of "bribery, abuse of power and leaking state secrets" and sentenced to life in prison, according to state media.
The trial date for China's former security tsar Zhou Yongkang has been postponed amid a push by the authorities to build a stronger case against him. Sources confirmed the trial was originally set for late April, but that this had now been pushed back.
The trial date for China's former security tsar Zhou Yongkang has been postponed amid a push by the authorities to build a stronger case against him. Sources confirmed the trial was originally set for late April, but that this had now been pushed back.
With the announcement that former security chief Zhou Yongkang has been formally charged and his case handed to prosecutors in Tianjin, the stage is set for the mainland's most anticipated trial since that of his ally Bo Xilai two years ago.
With the announcement that former security chief Zhou Yongkang has been formally charged and his case handed to prosecutors in Tianjin, the stage is set for the mainland's most anticipated trial since that of his ally Bo Xilai two years ago.
The authorities have applied some of the worst labels to the most senior "tiger" taken down by President Xi Jinping's graft-busting campaign.
The authorities have applied some of the worst labels to the most senior "tiger" taken down by President Xi Jinping's graft-busting campaign.
Bringing the powerful ex-security chief Zhou Yongkang to trial marks a high point in President Xi Jinping’s war against corruption but questions remain about whether he can build on the momentum.
Bringing the powerful ex-security chief Zhou Yongkang to trial marks a high point in President Xi Jinping’s war against corruption but questions remain about whether he can build on the momentum.
Former security chief Zhou Yongkang has been formally charged with taking bribes, abuse of power and intentionally leaking state secrets.
Former security chief Zhou Yongkang has been formally charged with taking bribes, abuse of power and intentionally leaking state secrets.
The Supreme People's Court has for the first time accused disgraced top cadres Zhou Yongkang, Bo Xilai and others of engaging in political activities "not approved" by the Communist Party.
The Supreme People's Court has for the first time accused disgraced top cadres Zhou Yongkang, Bo Xilai and others of engaging in political activities "not approved" by the Communist Party.
The Sichuan party chief yesterday said former security tsar Zhou Yongkang's long involvement in local affairs were to blame for the province's series of corruption scandals.
The Sichuan party chief yesterday said former security tsar Zhou Yongkang's long involvement in local affairs were to blame for the province's series of corruption scandals.
Sichuan has vowed to erase the legacy of disgraced former security tsar Zhou Yongkang, who was the provincial party secretary more than a decade ago, Xinhua reports.
Sichuan has vowed to erase the legacy of disgraced former security tsar Zhou Yongkang, who was the provincial party secretary more than a decade ago, Xinhua reports.
For inquisitive mainlanders visiting Hong Kong, a trip to the city's cramped bookstores is as de rigueur as shopping and sightseeing.
Today, China's top officials gather in Beijing for a four-day key meeting devoted to the rule of law and to seal the fate of Zhou Yongkang, formerly one of the most powerful men in the country.
The investigation into alleged corruption by former security chief Zhou Yongkang is being seen as a potential landmark in the mainland's development of the rule of law.
Intense speculation has been building since late last year mainland authorities would soon make public the results of the official investigation into Zhou Yongkang, one of China's most powerful officials of the past decade, and turn him over to criminal prosecution.
When will the country's leadership make public its unprecedented corruption investigation of Zhou Yongkang , once one of China's most powerful leaders in charge of the massive security apparatus?