- A former city official in China, Yang Youlin, was sentenced to death for taking over 2.2 billion yuan ($325 million) in bribes over 30 years, along with convictions for embezzlement, abuse of power, and money laundering.
- Yang exploited his positions in Nanjing to help others secure contracts and financing in exchange for money and valuables, causing severe losses to state and people's interests, as part of President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.
- Death sentences for white-collar crimes are rare but occur in cases involving large sums, such as former officials Lai Xiaomin (executed in 2021) and Li Jianping (executed in 2024) for similar high-value bribery and embezzlement.
- While some offenders receive reduced sentences for cooperating, Yang's crimes were deemed too grave for leniency despite his assistance and remorse, reflecting the severe stance in China's anti-corruption drives.