Ex-official imprisoned for life over corruption

Chen Shulong, a former vice-governor of Anhui province, was sentenced to life in prison for bribery, abuse of power and insider trading by a court in Fujian province on Wednesday.

Chen was convicted of accepting more than 275 million yuan ($41 million) in bribes, in a ruling announced by the Xiamen Intermediate People's Court.

All of his personal assets were confiscated, and what he illegally gained will be turned over to the state treasury. He was also fined 170 million yuan, according to the verdict.