China丨Corruption uncovered in funeral industry

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Multiple cities in China have recently uncovered suspected cases of corruption within the funeral industry, involving both funeral home managers and officials in the funeral management sector.    Since the beginning of this year, discipline inspection commissions in various cities across the provinces of Anhui, Guangdong, Jilin, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Liaoning, Jiangsu and Yunnan have reported investigations into people connected to funeral homes and funeral management institutions, with dozens of cases emerging.    Many of those under investigation have extensive experience in the industry. For instance, Yang Tao, the general manager of Kangrong Industrial Co in Quxian county, Dazhou, Sichuan, has worked in funeral services for over 30 years.    The website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervision Commission has repeatedly emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong stance against "petty corruption and small-scale malfeasance "this year. ………………………………