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Senior China media executives under bribery probe

(Xinhua) Updated: 2015-08-28 16:15

BEIJING - Two senior executives with People.com.cn, the online portal of People's Daily, are being investigated by prosecutors, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) announced Friday.

Liao Hong, president of the company, and vice-president Chen Zhixia are suspected of bribery. They have been placed under "coercive measures," which include summons by force, bail, residential surveillance, detention and arrest, the SPP said in a statement.

Senior China media executives under bribery probe
Senior China media executives under bribery probe

President of People's Daily online Liao Hong, top, and vice-president Chen Zhixia, bottom, are suspected of bribery. [Photo/CCTV news via Sina Weibo] 

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