37,000 Chinese officials punished for breaching 'code'
China's Communist Party has punished nearly 37,000 officials this year for violating its eight-point code that advises officials to obey rules on spending. Data from the party's anti-graft agency showed the most common offences were giving unauthorised bonuses, exchanging gifts and misusing public vehicles. The anti-graft agency has disciplined more than 1.5 million officials since 2012.