Zhou's son held on charges of illegal business dealings

Zhou Bin, the younger son of former top security chief Zhou Yongkang, has been placed under detention on a charge of illegal business dealings, an article on Caijing magazine's website said on Tuesday.

The report said the procuratorate in Yichang, Hubei province, is investigating Zhou Bin's case and his mysterious business empire - ranging from hydropower, oil and tourism to the investment sector - that was allegedly built with the advantage of his father's power.

Caijing said Zhou Bin's case is a sign that China's anti-corruption campaign has entered a new phase.