Former president of hospital in Yunnan stands trial for corruption

A former president of a prominent hospital in Yunnan province stood trial on Thursday, accused of accepting 116 million yuan ($17.5 million) of bribes in property and $80,000 in cash.

Wang Tianchao, 59, former head of No 1 People's Hospital in the province, was also charged with misusing his power in infrastructure construction at the hospital, procurement of medical facilities and job promotions from 2004 to 2014. The case was heard in Pu'er Intermediate People's Court heard.

The trial ended on Thursday. A verdict will be announced later.