Bo Xilai Case Is the Biggest Test for China’s Legal Progress Since Gang of Four Trial
Jerome A. Cohen says, "Beijing's pending prosecution of deposed Politburo member Bo Xilai and the recent murder conviction of his wife, Gu...
Speaker: Jerome A. Cohen, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Asia Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
Presider: Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor, CFR.org, Council on Foreign Relations
May 2, 2012
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner head to Beijing for the annual Security and Economic Dialogue, the U.S.-China relationship faces diplomatic tension over the status of activist Chen Guangcheng, China's currency, China's leadership transition, and other issues. CFR's Jerome Cohen, an expert on law and business in China, discusses the U.S. relationship with China and the implications of these tensions.
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Jerome A. Cohen says, "Beijing's pending prosecution of deposed Politburo member Bo Xilai and the recent murder conviction of his wife, Gu...
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