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China’s Former Political Star Bo Xilai Charged With Bribery, Embezzlement

BBC (UK), XINHUA (China), REUTERS Worldcrunch JINAN– Bo Xilai, a former rising star of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and chief of Chongqing Municipality, was charged on Thursday with corruption, abuse of power and embezzlement, reports Xinhua news agency. The indictment, delivered to the Jinan City Peopl’es Court, marks the latest twist to a political […]

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A Corrupt Official, Public Rage And A Uniquely Chinese Plea To End The Death Penalty

Liu Zhijun, China’s former Railway Minister, has received a “suspended” death penalty. He may get a reprieve. But one writer says it’s time for a vengeful China to abolish executions altogether.

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