A high-ranking Chinese defense official has received a significant prison sentence following corruption charges. Zhang Jianhua, who previously held a senior position within China's State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, was convicted of bribery offenses. The Sichuan provincial court's verdict marks another major anti-corruption enforcement action targeting government leadership. This case reflects ongoing efforts by Chinese authorities to combat institutional corruption within defense and technology sectors.

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