Former president of Chinese state giant jailed for 14 years in corruption crackdown

The conviction marks a major step in Beijing’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting powerful figures in the energy industry

Li Yong was handed a 14 year sentence by a court in Hubei province
Li Yong was handed a 14 year sentence by a court in Hubei provincePhoto: Xiangyang People's Court
Published 6 August 2025, 09:00Updated 6 August 2025, 09:00
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