China sentences a senior official to death for allegedly taking large bribes in return for helping companies win valuable contracts, according to reports from multiple outlets. The BBC says the case involves a 69-year-old man who is accused of using his position to secure business opportunities, the court hearing that he received money tied to contracts. BBC reports the amount as $325 million. Yahoo UK similarly reports a death sentence, describing a larger figure in sterling—£240 million—though it attributes the figure to the same overall bribery case described in other reporting. The outlets agree on the core allegation and outcome: the court orders the death penalty for bribe-taking connected to facilitating contracts. The reports do not provide further details about the legal basis of the verdict beyond stating that the court hears evidence that the official helped companies obtain contracts in exchange for payments. The sentencing is presented as part of China’s broader anti-corruption efforts, with the exact cited amounts varying by currency conversion or reporting figures.