Bo Xilai disputes Wang Lijun's 'debased' evidence
In these excerpts, Bo Xilai labels the former police chief's testimony as 'full of lies' and defends his handling of the Heywood murder
On the fourth day of his corruption trial in Jinan, Shandong province, Bo Xilai continued to dispute the testimony of his former top aide Wang Lijun and his wife Gu Kailai about his handling of Gu's murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.
On Wang's fitness to testify:
It's obvious Wang Lijun has been lying all the time. His testimony is full of lies and untrustworthy. He could hear things from the next room even if the door is closed. Many things he talked about were all one-sided and he doesn't have others to support him. He said I did not "slap" him, but gave him a punch. But I've never practised boxing, nor am I powerful hitter.
So what Wang Lijun said yesterday was not true?
No, [his words] were not true. The court has sentenced Wang for abuse of power and defection. His defection has led to a severe adverse impact [on the country]. Wang argued yesterday it was not defection, but a normal diplomatic behaviour that had gone through necessary procedures. Therefore this man's personality is extremely debased. First, he's lying in court. Secondly, he's trying to muddy the waters. Letting this kind of person testify will impair the credibility of the legal system.