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Angela Meng


An image of disgraced former Communist Party princeling Bo Xilai in handcuffs has won second place at the China News Award, triggering discussion and jokes on social media.
According to the Communist Party mouthpeice People’s Daily on Tuesday, the photo showed rich detail, felt authentic and gave the viewer a real view of the day of the trial.
The photo, taken by Xinhua photographer Xie Huanchi and edited by Lu Yang, shows Bo in handcuffs being flanked by stern-looking police officers in front of an “accused” sign.
Bo, the former party boss of Chongqing and son of former Vice Premier Bo Yibo, spectacularly fell from grace after he and his wife Gu Kailai were embroiled in the murder case of British businessman Neil Heywood last year.
After the news of the accolade was posted on Weibo it quickly sparked discussion and jokes and a host of differing opinions.
“Is this necessary?” One user wrote “Even a bad photo like this deserves an award, it is so humiliating.”
“Rule by law!” another user commented whilst reposting the photo, echoing the theme of the current fourth plenum.
Bo’s trial – a dramatic piece of legal theatre held in August last year – was part of an aggressive anti-corruption drive by the central authorities.
Since then, several other political heavyweights have been sacked and publicly denounced, including former vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Caihou, and former poliburo standing committee member Zhou Yonkang.


Photo of Bo Xilai in handcuffs wins 2nd place press award, sparks jokes

The photograph of Bo Xilai which caught the judges' eye. Photo: people.cn

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Bo Xilai seen in court on Friday. Screenshot from television footage.

Bo Xilai seen in court on Friday. Screenshot via Sina Weibo.

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According to the People’s Daily, the photo showed rich detail, felt authentic and gave the viewer a real view of the day of the trial


An image of disgraced former Communist Party princeling Bo Xilai in handcuffs has won second place at the China News Award, triggering discussion and jokes on social media.


Photo of Bo Xilai in handcuffs wins 2nd place press award, sparks jokes

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}According to the People’s Daily, the photo showed rich detail, felt authentic and gave the viewer a real view of the day of the trial

According to the People’s Daily, the photo showed rich detail, felt authentic and gave the viewer a real view of the day of the trial