ARTICLES RELATING TO BO XILAI

Top international scandals of 2012

2012-12-27 11:46

From the spear that divided a nation to Lance Armstrong losing his Tour de France titles, here are some of 2012's most sensational stories.

China frees jailed opponent of Bo Xilai

2012-11-20 15:22

A Chinese official sentenced without trial to hard labour for opposing the Maoist revival policies of disgraced politician Bo Xilai has been freed and is seeking compensation, says his lawyer.

China's Communist Party congress closes

2012-11-14 09:02

China's ruling Communist Party has closed a pivotal congress that has approved a new leadership committee, putting Vice President Xi Jinping on course to take power in a landmark transition.

Briton killed by Bo's wife was spying

2012-11-06 18:51

A British businessman murdered by the wife of top Chinese politician Bo Xilai had informed on the couple for over a year to his country's spy agency, a report says.

China clears way for Bo prosecution

2012-10-26 07:51

Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has been expelled from the country’s parliament and stripped of his legal immunity, clearing the way from his prosecution, a report says.

China: Disgraced Bo expelled from party

2012-09-28 14:02

Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and will face corruption and other criminal charges, the latest step in a scandal that has overshadowed a political transition now set to take place in early November.

Bo's ex-police chief on 'open' trial

2012-09-18 09:00

An ex-police chief who triggered the Chinese Communist party's biggest scandal in years just months ahead of a sensitive leadership change has gone on "open trial" on bribery-related charges.

China: Leftists defy party, back Bo Xilai

2012-08-21 11:01

Leftist supporters of China's toppled politician Bo Xilai are digging in for an unusually defiant defence of their hero, arguing that he and his wife are victims of a plot in the Communist Party.

Gu Kailai gets suspended death sentence

2012-08-20 07:18

A Chinese court has sentenced the wife of disgraced Politburo member Bo Xilai to death but has suspended her execution.

Bo Xilai's fate still uncertain

2012-08-11 14:05

An extraordinarily lengthy report on the trial of the wife of a disgraced top Chinese politician clarifies that she will be convicted and punished, but leaves questions over the fate of her husband.

Chinese police 'admit' murder cover-up

2012-08-10 21:04

Four Chinese police officers have admitted in court to covering up the killing of a British businessman to protect the wife of a senior politician charged with his murder, an official says.

Politics reign in China murder trial

2012-08-07 13:00

In a tightly orchestrated China murder trial involving the wife of a fallen Chinese leader, authorities are seeking to keep the corruption question out.

Bo Xilai's wife charged with murder

2012-07-26 14:59

The wife of disgraced Chinese political leader Bo Xilai and an orderly working in the couple's home have been charged with murdering a British businessman, says a report.

 

China sacks official after sex-tape shots

2012-11-23 14:00

China has sacked a district Communist Party official after images of him having sex with his mistress were splashed across microblog websites.

Xi warns of unrest if graft not tackled

2012-11-19 10:01

If corruption is allowed to run wild in China then the ruling Communist Party risks major unrest and the collapse of its rule, state media has quoted Communist Party chief Xi Jinping as saying.

How China's leadership is selected

2012-11-08 09:29

China's communist elite are meeting to install a new generation of leaders in a process that is part public show and part backroom politicking.

Chinese censors block New York Times

2012-10-26 10:02

Chinese censors have blocked online searches related to the New York Times as well as the newspaper's websites after it published an investigation on the wealth of the Chinese premier's family.

Bo's son suspected in wife poisoning

2012-10-07 16:03

Months before his fall from power, Chinese politician Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife and questioned whether his son by his first marriage was involved.

China: Evidence in doubt in Briton's murder

2012-09-28 09:00

A Chinese forensic expert says she doubts the official version of what caused the death of a British businessman whose murder has touched off the nation's biggest political scandal in decades.

China: Official sidelined over car crash

2012-09-03 14:01

China's leadership transition has been hit by reports of fresh scandal, with a senior official being demoted after sources said the ally's son was involved in a crash involving a sports car.

Gu Kailai's 'light' sentence draws anger

2012-08-20 13:00

Chinese web users have been posting angry reactions to Gu Kailai's suspended death sentence, with many saying she was given special treatment as the wife of a former political leader.

China: Gu Kailai murder verdict date set

2012-08-17 08:20

A Chinese court will issue its verdict in the murder trial of Gu Kailai, the wife of disgraced former Communist party leader Bo Xilai, says a local government official.

China: Politician's wife admits killing

2012-08-10 22:29

The wife of the disgraced former Communist Party boss of Chongqing has confessed to murdering a British businessman, apologised for the "tragedy" she caused and was ready to accept her punishment.

'Facts will speak' in China murder trial

2012-08-08 12:00

The son of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has told CNN the "facts will speak for themselves" in the case of his mother, who is set to go on trial over the murder of a British businessman.

China: Bo's wife to be spared death

2012-08-06 13:15

The wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai is all but certain to be found guilty of murder when she goes on trial, but will likely escape execution, legal experts say.

China: Party members quizzed over letter

2012-05-24 10:26

Chinese police have interrogated Communist Party veterans who publicly called for the ousting of the country's top security official ahead of a leadership change, party members say.

Search for more news:  

 
Traffic
Lottery
 
  • Thursday Citrusdal - 16:22 PM
    Road name: N7
    ROADWORKS - stop / go controls in operation between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam (until 2014)
  • Monday Ventersburg - 05:24 AM
    Road name: N1
    ROADWORKS - construction works are underway with a deviation in operation just north of the town centre
 
More traffic reports...
 

Jobs [change area]

Property [change area]

Travel - Look, Book, Go!

Winchester Mansions

Spend 3 nights at Winchester Mansions from R3 330 per person sharing and pay for 2 nights. Includes accommodation, return flights, car rental and Local Travel Insurance.

Book now!

Kalahari.com - shop online today

Sylvia Day’s Entwined with You

Gideon and Eva’s story continues in the powerfully sensual third novel in the international bestselling crossfire series. Pre-order your copy now!

Own the moments on DVD and Blu-ray

Super hot 2 for R99 DVD and Blu-ray offers - own your favourite moments. Shop now!

Games, sensational simulator savings – save up to 25%

Don’t miss out on this awesome special, fly planes, be in charge of the police force in the biggest cities and more. Hurry, offer valid while stocks last and for a limited time period. Buy now!

Sizzling hot Weber offer!

57cm compact braai + FREE cover + FREE fish braai for R1299.95. While stocks last. Check it out now.

Homeware clearance sale – save up to R1000

A deal doesn’t get much sweeter, save up to R1000 on selected appliances and homeware products. Offer valid while stocks last. Shop now!

OLX Free Classifieds [change area]

Blackberry z10 (1 day old)

For Sale, Cell Phones - Accessories in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 13

Urgent Sale

Vehicles, Motorcycles - Scooters in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 13

Aupairs

Jobs, Au pairs & nannies in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 12

There are new stories on the homepage. Click here to see them.
 
News24
English
Afrikaans
isiZulu
|  OLX  |  PriceCheck  |  Property24  |  Kalahari.com  |  Careers24

Hello 

Create Profile

Creating your profile will enable you to submit photos and stories to get published on News24.


Please provide a username for your profile page:

This username must be unique, cannot be edited and will be used in the URL to your profile page across the entire 24.com network.

Settings

Location Settings

News24 allows you to edit the display of certain components based on a location. If you wish to personalise the page based on your preferences, please select a location for each component and click "Submit" in order for the changes to take affect.








Facebook Sign-In

Hi News addict,

Join the News24 Community to be involved in breaking the news.

Log in with Facebook to comment and personalise news, weather and listings.