Former Taiwan President On Trial for Corruption

Taiwan's former President Chen Shui-bian, his wife, and others have gone on trial for corruption charges that include embezzling money from the state, taking bribes, and money laundering.

Chen denies the charges and says he is a victim of a "government purge." Since leaving office in 2008, Mr Chen has been a vocal critic of the new government's support for China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan.

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