Former Wuhan mayor jailed over bribery conviction
A Chinese court sentenced Zhou Xianwang to a 14-year prison term after convicting him of taking bribes.
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What happened
A Chinese court sentenced Zhou Xianwang, the former mayor of Wuhan, to 14 years in prison. He was convicted of bribery. He had earlier been widely criticised for a delayed announcement that the virus had been found in the city.
Why it matters
The ruling sends him to prison for 14 years. It follows his conviction on bribery charges.
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