Analysts say his gambit forced China to deal with the scandal with an unprecedented level of transparency , prodded along by social media . Wang Lijun in February sought asylum in a U.S. Consulate , sparking a political crisis . He is charged with defection , bribe-taking , abusing his power and covering up a murder . TL;DR He `` is probably the most hated '' figure among Beijing leadership for going to the Americans .
Wang Lijun in February sought asylum in a U.S. Consulate , sparking a political crisis . He is charged with defection , bribe-taking , abusing his power and covering up a murder . TL;DR He `` is probably the most hated '' figure among Beijing leadership for going to the Americans .