Detained former Taiwan leader hospitalized
17/11/2008 17:22
Former Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian was hospitalized yesterday after an
irregular heart beat was detected by prison doctors following Chen's refusal to
eat.
Chen, who has been held for five days, has refused to eat since being
detained last Wednesday. He was sent to a hospital for a medical check last
night.
On Monday morning, Chen was transferred to the Taipei county hospital
for further medical treatment.
Chen has been given intravenous drips in the
hospital. Sources with the hospital said Chen was weak at present but had no
life threatening problems, according to Taiwan media.
Chen was detained for
alleged involvement in overseas money laundering and corruption, Taiwan media
reported.
Xinhua
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