Tianhui Bai

Biography

2024: Sentence - death penalty for bribes worth more than 1.108 billion yuan

The Tianjin People's Court of the Second Intermediate Instance at the end of May 2024 found Bai Tianhui, the former CEO of China Huarong International Holdings Co., Ltd., guilty of bribery worth more than 1.108 billion yuan ($151 million). He was sentenced to death, deprived of political rights for life, and his personal property confiscated.

The trial found that from 2014 to 2018, Bai Tianhui, holding various senior positions in the company, including the posts of general manager and director of capital operations, illegally received more than 1.108 billion yuan (about $151 million). He used his official position to assist in the acquisition of projects and corporate financing.

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The People's Court noted that the criminal actions of Baia Tianhui are characterized by exceptional severity and seriousness. His actions caused significant damage to the interests of the state and society, causing severe social consequences. The court ruled that such crimes should be punished to the fullest extent of the law, including the highest measure - the death penalty.

The court also took into account that Bai Tianhui assisted the investigation by providing important evidence that helped solve other crimes. However, despite this, the court considered that the severity of the crimes committed by him does not allow mitigating the punishment.

Our investigations established that Bai Tianhui used his position to illegally enrich himself, which is unacceptable and requires the most severe punishment, "said a court spokesman. The court order includes confiscation of property and the return of illegally received funds to the state treasury.[1]

2025: Execution for bribes of $156 million

B China carried out the death sentence against Bai Tianhui, the former CEO of the investment company. China Huarong International Holdings He was found guilty of taking bribes worth about $156 million. The verdict was executed on December 9, 2025 by the Second People's Court of the middle stage of Tianjin City. This was reported by Central Television. China

According to the case file, between 2014 and 2018, Bai Tianhui used his official position to help various individuals acquire projects and receive corporate funding. In exchange for this, he received money and values. The total amount of bribes amounted to 1.108 billion yuan, which is equivalent to approximately $156 million.

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In May 2024, the court found Bai Tianhui guilty of taking bribes on an especially large scale and sentenced him to death, deprivation of political rights and confiscation of property. In February 2025, the appellate instance upheld the verdict. This happened despite the fact that the accused cooperated with the investigation and provided testimony in other cases.

The Supreme People's Court approved the execution of the sentence. The appeal procedure did not result in a reduced penalty, although facilitating the investigation is often taken into account by Chinese courts as a mitigating circumstance. In this case, the scale of corruption is deemed so significant that the death penalty was deemed a proportionate punishment.

Bai Tianhui abused his office for four years. He assisted companies and individuals in gaining access to investment projects. Its influence extended to decisions on corporate financing, which allowed beneficiaries to receive loans and investments on preferential terms.

In return for services, Bai received cash and material assets. The amounts of individual bribes were not disclosed, but the total amount of illegal payments exceeded a billion yuan. The scheme operated during the period of active expansion of Chinese investment companies and the growth of the corporate financing market.^[2]

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