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China Minmetals Corp ex-GM probed for graft

Guo Wenqing, former general manager of the China Minmetals Corporation, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of Party discipline and national laws, China's top anti-graft authorities said on Friday. Guo voluntarily turned himself in and is currently being investigated by the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision, according to a statement issued by the authorities. Guo, 61, a native of Hebei province, previously served as chairman of the Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd and also of the China Metallurgical Industry Group Corporation. In 2016, he became general manager and deputy secretary of the leading Party members group of China Minmetals Corporation. He remained in the posts until his retirement in 2024.

CCG continues routine patrols east of Taiwan

The China Coast Guard continued its routine law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan Island on Friday to safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, a spokesperson said in a statement. Jiang Lue, a spokesman for the CCG, said that the operations were led by the Xiushan vessel formation, adding that such patrols in those waters have been continuously strengthened since the beginning of July, which has effectively guaranteed the normal navigation and working order, as well as the protection of the legitimate rights, interests and the safety of life and property of Chinese people, including compatriots in Taiwan. He said that the CCG will continue to intensify law enforcement patrols in waters under China's jurisdiction and resolutely maintain national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Seven police officers on UN peace missions

Seven Chinese police officers assigned to United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic and Cyprus attended a departure ceremony in Beijing on Thursday before leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport for the two mission areas. Upon arrival, they will focus on protecting civilians, assisting in the development of local policing systems, supporting humanitarian relief operations and safeguarding UN personnel and facilities. The officers were selected from the Ministry of Public Security's standing peacekeeping police force and local public security authorities. After several rounds of rigorous screening, they passed the UN selection assessment for individual police officers with outstanding performance and completed intensive training at the China Peacekeeping Police Training Center. An official with the international cooperation department of the Ministry of Public Security said China firmly supports and actively participates in UN peacekeeping operations. Operating under UN mandates, Chinese peacekeeping police officers will perform duties including combating crime, protecting human rights and helping rebuild local law enforcement capacity. Their work will contribute to restoring public order, protecting civilians and advancing the reconstruction of local judicial systems in the host countries, the official added.

CHINA DAILY