[Accepted more than 263 million yuan in bribes Peng Xiaochun, former vice chairman of the CPPCC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was sentenced to suspended death in the first instance] On September 29, the Intermediate People's Court of Foshan City, Guangdong Province publicly pronounced the first instance verdict on Peng Xiaochun, former member of the party group and vice chairman of the CPPCC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in the case of accepting bribes. The defendant Peng Xiaochun was sentenced to death for accepting bribes, with a two-year suspended execution, deprived of political rights for life, and all personal property was confiscated. The properties and interests recovered from Peng Xiaochun's bribery were turned over to the state treasury in accordance with the law, and the remaining part will continue to be recovered. It was found after trial that from the second half of 2006 to March 2025, the defendant Peng Xiaochun used his position as deputy secretary of the Liuzhou Municipal Party Committee of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, secretary of the Party Working Committee of Liudong New District, deputy secretary-general of the Party Committee of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, director of the General Office, director of the Policy Research Office, and director of the Hezhou Municipal Party Committee. Secretary, Baise Municipal Party Committee Secretary, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and other positions, provided assistance to relevant units and individuals in matters such as project contracting, payment allocation, project approval, etc., and illegally received property directly or through others, totaling more than 263 million yuan. (CCTV News)