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China cracks down on stimulus-linked graft
China disclosed widespread corruption Thursday linked to its 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus, announcing that thousands of officials have been punished for taking bribes, embezzlement and other abuses.

The announcement confirmed public fears the flood of spending and a stimulus-linked easing of curbs on real estate development would fuel chronic corruption that communist leaders say is the most serious threat to their power.

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