A former party official is tried for corruption, and it’s definitely not your old-school show trial. Disgraced Chongqing governor Bo Xilai lashes back on the opening day of proceedings. François Picard’s panel wonders if authorities are playing with fire by going after a leader who still seems to have a strong following.
Yaxue CAO. Founder of ChinaChange.org - from Washington;
Halla MOHIEDDEEN. France 24 Journalist;
Philippe du FRESNAY. Economist and Author, "100 questions about China in 2013".
Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Diaraye Bah.
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