Three Chinese anti-corruption activists given lengthy jail terms
for urging officials to disclose assets

Three Chinese anti-corruption activists have been given lengthy jail terms for urging officials to disclose wealth.

Wei Zhongping and Liu Ping, associated with the New Citizens' Movement, were given six-and-a-half years in jail.

A third activist, Li Sihua, received a shorter sentence.

Rights group Amnesty International described the charges as "preposterous". China's leaders are running a crackdown on corruption, but refuse to tolerate grassroots groups with similar aims.

The three activists were detained after taking photographs with banners urging officials to disclose their assets.


Source : BBC