Mainland refutes Chen Shui-bian's "persecution" claim
12/11/2008 17:02
A Chinese mainland official today refuted Taiwan former leader Chen
Shui-bian's claims of being persecuted by the Kuomintang and the Communist Party
as "a sheer fabrication".
"I believe everyone could see the purpose of his
clumsy trick," State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokeswoman Fan Liqing said
at a press briefing.
Asked by Taiwan media to comment on Chen's detention,
Fan simply said,"We have noticed relevant media reports."
Chen was detained
early today for alleged involvement in overseas money laundering and corruption,
Taiwan media reported.
Taipei District Court made the decision after a court
hearing which took place yesterday.
Xinhua
|
