In response to
"China suspends a top politician from Communist Party posts (wife named as suspect in murder of British man) -- (link)"
by
Beaker
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This is a fascinating story. The article barely scratches the surface.
Posted by
Roger More (aka RogerMore)
Apr 10 '12, 11:56
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The politician's deputy, who was in charge of the police in that province, made an unscheduled overnight visit to a US consulate, in an apparent attempt to defect/seek political asylum. He eventually agreed to leave, and was led away by Chinese security officials the next day.
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