The city of Dalian in Liaoning has yet to rid itself of the legacy of its disgraced former leader Bo Xilai (seen here at his trial in 2013), according to anti-corruption inspectors from the northeastern Chinese province. Photo: AFP
The city of Dalian in Liaoning has yet to rid itself of the legacy of its disgraced former leader Bo Xilai (seen here at his trial in 2013), according to anti-corruption inspectors from the northeastern Chinese province. Photo: AFP
Corruption in China
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Chinese city of Dalian still ‘poisoned’ by Bo Xilai’s legacy of corruption, watchdog says

Sentenced to life imprisonment four years ago, disgraced leader’s rotten influence still lingers in port city he helped transform

Choi Chi-yuk
Choi Chi-yuk

Updated: 11:09pm, 12 Dec, 2017

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The city of Dalian in Liaoning has yet to rid itself of the legacy of its disgraced former leader Bo Xilai (seen here at his trial in 2013), according to anti-corruption inspectors from the northeastern Chinese province. Photo: AFP
The city of Dalian in Liaoning has yet to rid itself of the legacy of its disgraced former leader Bo Xilai (seen here at his trial in 2013), according to anti-corruption inspectors from the northeastern Chinese province. Photo: AFP
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