China to exclude bribers from construction project bids: SPP

BEIJING - China will exclude those who have a history of bribery from construction project bids, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Friday.

According to a circular issued by the SPP and the country's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission, bidders in construction projects and their agents must be vetted before their tenders are accepted.

Those who do not pass will see their bidding qualifications revoked, and their entry into market temporarily restricted.

Authorities must protect business secrets and personal privacy, and not make use individuals' records on corruption for any other purpose.