China To Prosecute Former Deputy Environment Minister For Graft

Chinese authorities will prosecute a former deputy environment minister for corruption after a probe by the ruling Communist Party found he abused his power and took bribes, the party's anti-graft watchdog said on Thursday. The investigation into Zhang Lijun, who served in his position between 2008-2013, began in July. While in office, he took gifts in exchange for promotions, abused his position for the business interests of family members and of unnamed companies, the Central Commission for Di...