Politics

Human Rights Advocate on Trial in China Over Role in Anti-Corruption Protests

Xi Jinping not a fan of those who criticize the Communist Party

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BEIJING – A leading human rights advocate went on trial Wednesday for his role in anti-corruption protests that urged Chinese officials to disclose their assets.

The same day, an investigation of millions of leaked documents revealed that relatives of China's top leaders use offshore tax havens to conceal their wealth.