Anti-graft campaign continues official cleanup

Last year, China made great strides in combating corruption and building a supervisory system, as the government's determination to prevent graft was strengthened and the Communist Party of China stepped up efforts to guarantee the rule of law.

Twenty high-ranking officials - or "tigers" - directly under the control of the central leadership were investigated for alleged graft and violations of discipline, while 51 of the country's 100 most wanted fugitives who had fled overseas returned to face the music.

For example, Sun Zhengcai, ex-Party chief of Chongqing, and Wang Sanyun, former vice-chairman of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee of the 12th National People's Congress, were placed under "coercive measures" - including mandatory questioning, bail requirements, residential surveillance and detention - on suspicion of accepting bribes.