CHINESE state prosecutors announced yesterday the indictment Ling Jihua, former top aide to ex-president Hu Jintao, on charges of taking bribes, illegally obtaining state secrets and abuse of power.

That businessman, Ling Wancheng, is the brother of Ling Jihua, who was a top aide to former Chinese President Hu Jintao, and might be seeking asylum in the US.. Unnamed US officials confirmed to ...

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