Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption

Mar 25, 2026 · 167 words · By William Zheng

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Summary: Former defense executive Tan Ruisong was sentenced to death for corruption, including accepting bribes and insider trading during his tenure at AVIC. The case is part of President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign targeting the military-industrial complex.

“Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption”

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“Tan confessed to taking about US$89 million in bribes and insider trading during his time at Avic”

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“He is one of the most prominent defence sector executives to come under investigation in President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign”

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“The Dalian Intermediate People’s Court handed down the sentence with a two-year reprieve on Tuesday”

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“all of Tan’s personal property had been confiscated”

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“Tan pleaded guilty to various crimes, including taking bribes, embezzlement, insider trading and leaking confidential information from 1998 to 2024”

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“he took about 90 million yuan in public funds from 2003 to 2010”

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“he helped other parties pursue corporate mergers and acquisitions as well as project contracts”

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