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China's 'Jackie Kennedy' Charged In Mysterious Death

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Neil Heywood was a British businessman living in China who had close ties Bo Xilai, the powerful party chief in Chongqing, China.

Heywood had been friends with the family for years until something went wrong.

Heywood was found dead in a hotel room in Chongqing, China in November. Now Bo's wife, Goo is accused in the murder - and Bo has been stripped of his place among the party elite.

Guest:

  • Joseph Fewsmith, Boston University, author of forthcoming book, "The Logic and Limits of Political Reform in China"

This segment aired on April 12, 2012.

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