China investigates agriculture minister for corruption

Beijing — A Chinese official responsible for agricultural affairs is under investigation for corruption, state media reported Saturday, as President Xi Jinping's extensive anti-graft campaign continues to bring down high-level figures. Tang Renjian, the head of China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, is "suspected of serious violations of discipline and law," state broadcaster CCTV said. The report did not include details on the specific violations Tang is suspected of committing....