China Sentences Former Justice Minister Tang Yijun to Life Term, Signaling Continued High-Level Enforcement
A Chinese court sentenced former justice minister Tang Yijun to life imprisonment, citing acceptance of payments totaling 137 million yuan in connection with assistance on IPOs, loans, and land matters, according to the source. The case reinforces signals of sustained enforcement intensity across senior civilian and security-linked institutions, with implications for regulatory timelines and counterparty risk.