In a significant judicial ruling, Cui Baohua, formerly a high-ranking political advisor in Sichuan Province, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for corruption offenses. The Intermediate People’s Court of Kunming in Yunnan province delivered the first-instance verdict on Wednesday, additionally imposing a substantial fine of 5 million yuan (approximately $710,000).
The court investigation revealed that between 2005 and 2024, Cui systematically exploited his official positions to illicitly acquire money and property valued at over 65.39 million yuan. His influential roles during this period included serving as Party secretary of Suining, head of the United Front Work Department of the Communist Party of China Sichuan Provincial Committee, and vice-chairman of the Sichuan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
Judicial authorities have ordered the complete confiscation of all illicit assets obtained by Cui, including accrued interest, which will be transferred to the State treasury. This sentencing follows Cui’s expulsion from the Communist Party in March 2025, when he was found guilty of severe violations of Party discipline and national laws.
The case represents continued efforts by Chinese authorities to combat corruption within government ranks, demonstrating the judicial system’s commitment to holding high-ranking officials accountable for abuse of power and financial misconduct.