Southern Weekly’s Exposé on Wang Lijun Snatched Off Shelves – Video

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Southern Weekly #39;s Expos on Wang Lijun Snatched Off Shelves
An expos on Chongqing #39;s former police chief Wang Lijun has reportedly been pulled off the shelves. Observers say it #39;s another sign that Chinese leaders are still far from ready for scrutiny. This latest edition of the Southern Weekly features the man now behind bars. The Guangdong-based media conglomerate is known for its bold reporting that sometimes crosses China #39;s murky censorship lines. The edition came out on Monday, and was reportedly snatched up within hours. By that evening, booksellers said no more were available, and the edition has been recalled. [Zhu Jianguo, Shenzhen Author] "The public hoped this expos could be used to reflect on the country as a whole. But this is obviously what the regime wants, so it has to stop the story. This shows that even though some people are happy this might be another wave of reform, it #39;s probably just wishful thinking." In February, Wang Lijun inadvertently exposed one of the biggest political scandals for the Chinese regime, after he fled to a US consulate. The Southern Weekly focused on Wang #39;s complex relationship with ousted Party secretary of Chongqing, Bo Xilai. It also revealed how their infamous crime-fighting campaign frequently relied on brutal torture. The 8-article collection alleged Bo had ordered Wang to set up a massive surveillance and intelligence network in Chongqing, including using GPS technology to track individuals. It also said Wang was obsessed with his public image. [Guo Yongfeng, Shenzhen Author ...From:NTDonChinaViews:2 0ratingsTime:02:27More inNews Politics

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