A Chinese court has sentenced a leading Chinese billionaire to 18 years in prison. He had recently criticized the policies of the Chinese authorities.
In the same way, the Chinese authorities have punished several heads of wealthy companies in the country in the past.
Sundao is the owner of one of the largest agricultural companies in the country. His business is based in Hebei Prefecture.
The 67-year-old has been criticizing Chinese authorities over the past few days on human rights and other politically important issues in China.
Sundao has been convicted of inciting conflict and causing trouble. This is an accusation that the Chinese authorities always make against social activists.
Other charges include running a farm illegally, gathering people to damage state property and obstructing government officials.
He was also fined 3.11 million Chinese yuan.
