Former general admits taking bribes

Xu Caihou, former vice-chair-man of the Central Military Commission, has confessed to taking bribes, military prosecutors said on Tuesday.

The prosecutors have finished investigating Xu's graft case and started procedures to file it, according to a statement from the military procuratorate.

The statement said that Xu took advantage of his position to assist the promotion of others and used his influence to help others make profits. In return, Xu took a large number of bribes personally and through his family.