BEIJING: Sun Dau, a prominent billionaire in China, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. For the first time, such a harsh punishment has been given to a corporate owner. Let us tell you that Sun Dau is one of China's largest private agribusinesses, 67-year-old Sun has spoken many times on human rights and politically sensitive topics. China often vociferously accuses people who raise their voices against its policies in such a way that they have spread social unrest.

Other charges against Sun Dau include illegally occupying agricultural land, mobilizing mobs to attack state agencies, and preventing government employees from performing their duties. He was also fined 3.11 million yuan. Sun Dau's company is the largest company in China, with businesses ranging from meat processing and pet food to schools and hospitals. He was reportedly arrested along with 20 relatives and business associates over a land dispute with a farm run by the previous government.

According to media reports, at that time he said that dozens of his employees were injured in the incident with the police in the dispute. Sun is said to be close to some prominent persons against the Chinese government and has criticized the government's policies in the past.

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