Former CSIC general manager officially arrested

Sun had been investigated by local authorities from last month, and was accused of accepting bribes, abusing his authorities, violating political rules and engaging in illegal activities.

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The Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the People’s Republic of China released official notice stated that, the investigation of the case had been completed by China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). The Supreme People’s Procuratorate decided to arrest Sun for the crimes of bribery and abuse of authority.

Sun was named as general manager of CSIC in 2015.