China's legislature strengthened anti-corruption laws Saturday, banning officials from extending illicit favors to family and friends, and increasing penalties for possessing unaccountable wealth.
The National People's Congress Standing Committee amended the criminal law to mandate prison terms of up to seven years for taking advantage of official actions, powers or favorable conditions to gain property or other illegal gains. For the first time, all beneficiaries of corrupt actions are now liable for punishment, not just the officials.
The amendments are in keeping with the ambitions of President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao to create a …
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