Latest News:  

English>>China Society

Debate rages online: Bribes or donations? (4)

(Xinhua)

10:26, January 09, 2013

The verdict was clear in not defining Lu's actions as charity. "It violated the donation principle of lawfulness and free will, and was, in fact, extortion of bribes in disguise. It was because of the power-for-money deals between Lu Zuguo and Chen Wenbing that Gao Heping received the money."

In addition to the debate on whether Lu should be held guilty for taking bribes, some web users are questioning whether the ten-year sentence is excessive because Lu didn't pocket any of Chen's money.

Wang Xuehui, a law professor with the Chongqing-based Southwest University of Political Science and Law, said under the law, Lu's act certainly constitutes bribery and a term of ten years or more is meted out for those guilty of taking bribes over 100,000 yuan.

"Lu's case has caused debate because many people think he did it for charity and the kids," he said, "but there is a bottom line for doing anything, even good things. The bottom line is the law."


【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】



We Recommend:

Your moment supports my whole life

Love makes us stay together forever

Chinese under the pressure

China sends patrol vessel to S. China Sea

Why ‘Chinese style road crossing’ occurs

Beijing witnesses 7th snowfall this winter

Survey: Chinese men more 'hasty' in love

China's weekly story (2012.12.21-12.27)

Revised traffic regulation takes effect in China

Email|Print|Comments(Editor:黄瑾、陈丽丹)

Related Reading

Leave your comment0 comments

  1. Name

  

Selections for you


  1. PLA Special Forces in field training

  2. Mechanized infantry division in drills

  3. Selected Xinhua int'l news pictures of the year 2012 (II)

  4. Birds in aviary of Hong Kong Park

  5. 2012 year in review: Say goodbye

  6. China is Asia's top investment destination

  7. People prepare for Spring Festival

  8. Something about nature

Most Popular

Opinions

  1. Cold War mentality fuels US prejudice
  2. Fewer satisfied with their lives in 2012
  3. Enlightenment from a 'millionaire' cleaner
  4. Is there hope for Chinese football?
  5. Men to wives: Earn more, but still less than I do
  6. Foreign aid,NOT enough for Chinese soccer
  7. Reliance on land sales 'must be reformed'
  8. Heroism, a matter unrelated to wealth
  9. 'Chinese Fortune Grandpa' VS 'Santa Claus'
  10. China Voice: Blind eyes are deadlier than blazes

What’s happening in China

1.8 million students have taken NEEP. What motivate them to continue study rather than work?

  1. Leak scandal company ordered to halt
  2. Gales, high waves strand 27 at Xisha Islands
  3. China's charities hit by lack of trust
  4. Death sentence for sex pest
  5. One dead, one injured in SW China's metro