A Chinese court has sentenced Tan Ruisong, former head of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), to death with a two-year reprieve in a major corruption case, highlighting Beijing’s intensified anti-graft drive.
The court in Liaoning province found Tan guilty of embezzlement, bribery, insider trading, and leaking confidential information, stating that he had accumulated more than 700 million yuan (over $100 million) in illicit gains over his decades-long career.
According to the ruling, Tan abused his positions to facilitate business deals, project contracts, and other advantages in exchange for bribes. He was also found to have repeatedly shared insider information and encouraged unlawful securities trading.
Tan had been expelled from the Communist Party in early 2025, with authorities accusing him of exploiting his role within the military-industrial sector for personal gain.
The case is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign led by Xi Jinping, which has targeted senior military officials, defence executives, and political elites.
In addition to the suspended death sentence, the court ordered the confiscation of all personal assets and stripped Tan of his political rights for life.
The ruling underscores China’s efforts to reinforce discipline and tighten oversight within its defence industry, amid a sweeping campaign to eliminate corruption at the highest levels.
Source: TRT Africa
