Judge fired after splashy wedding raised eyebrows

GUANGZHOU - A senior judge fired over allegations of embezzlement has worsened locals' perceptions of the judiciary in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province.

Chen Peilin, 53, deputy president of Potou district people's court of Zhanjiang, was detained on Feb 6 on suspicion of embezzling the court's executive funds.

"Chen's case reflects a lack of supervision over judges and other judicial personnel," insiders told China Daily. "The operation of judicial departments is not transparent enough."