BEIJING: China secured backing from Asia-Pacific ministers yesterday to deepen anti-graft efforts, in a move that dovetails with a high-profile Communist Party “fox hunt” for corrupt officials who have fled abroad.
The anti-corruption proposal is said to have been pushed by China and backed by the United States at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering in Beijing, which culminates in a two-day summit of leaders from 21 member-economies starting tomorrow.
But it remained unclear how effective the move would be, amid apprehension in some countries over returning suspects to China due to fears they could be subject to abuse and denied legal due process.
China in July launched its so-called “Fox Hunt” — a campaign to bring back corrupt officials or their family members who have moved abroad, taking ill-gotten gains with them. AFP
