China says 300,000 officials punished for corruption in 2015March 7, 2016 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - China's ruling Communist Party said it punished nearly 300,000 officials last year for corruption, according to BBC News. Some 200,000 officials were given what was called "light punishment", while more severe penalties were taken against a further 80,000. President Xi Jinping has made a campaign against corruption a centerpiece of his governing agenda. Many high-profile political figures have been jailed after being caught up in the net. There are almost daily reports in the state media of officials being investigated or punished over allegations of bribery, abuse of power or other corrupt practices. The reporting body - the Central Committee for Discipline Inspection - rarely explains its methodology or what evidence it considers, and no other details were given in its brief statement about the punishments. The number of those caught in 2015 was released during China's annual parliamentary session. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |