A Bad Week for ... , August 3, 2014

Xinhua confirmed that former security chief Zhou Yongkang was being investigated for "serious disciplinary violations" - a euphemism for corruption. The agency said the case would be handled by the party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. The move breaks a taboo on investigations against anyone who served on the top-level Politburo Standing Committee. The move is part of the campaign by President Xi Jinping against corrupt officials.

People flying in mainland China faced cancellations and serious delays as military drills were held in eastern parts of the country. The two airports in Shanghai were particularly badly hit. Travellers flocked to railway stations in a bid to reach their destinations.