Vice ministerial level Zhang Yongze is on trial for accepting bribes of over 51.81 million yuan
The first instance of the bribery case of Zhang Yongze, former Vice President of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, opened
On September 7, 2023, the first instance of Xi'an Intermediate People's Court in Shaanxi Province opened a public hearing to hear the case of Zhang Yongze, former member of the Party Leadership Group and vice chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, taking bribes.
The People's Procuratorate of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province charged that from 2003 to 2021, the defendant Zhang Yongze used his position as Deputy Secretary and Director of the Party Leadership Group of the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Deputy Secretary and Director of the Party Leadership Group of the Environmental Protection Department of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Deputy Secretary and Executive Commissioner of the Shannan Prefecture Party Committee, Secretary of the Shannan Prefecture Party Committee, Member and Vice Chairman of the Party Leadership Group of the Xizang Autonomous Region People's Government, and other positions, as well as the convenient conditions for the formation of powers and positions, to provide assistance to relevant units and individuals in project contracting, environmental assessment approval, job promotion and other matters, directly or through others to illegally receive property equivalent to a total of 51.81 million yuan. The procuratorial organs have requested that Zhang Yongze be held criminally responsible for the crime of bribery.
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In the trial, the prosecution presented relevant evidence, and the defendant Zhang Yongze and his defense conducted cross examination. Both the prosecution and defense fully expressed their opinions under the auspices of the court. Zhang Yongze made a final statement and expressed remorse in court. At the end of the trial, the court announced an adjournment and announced the verdict at a later date.
More than 20 representatives of the National People's Congress, members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, journalists, and people from all walks of life attended the trial.