Chongqing expert Li : Cheng Li trial takes number of surprising turns . After the first full day of testimony , CNN asked prominent China analyst Cheng Li , from the Brookings Institution in Washington , for his thoughts on how and why the trial has veered so dramatically off-script . Chinese politician has rejected allegations , prosecution has performed poorly . Bo appeared `` clear , focused , articulate and eloquent , '' Li said . Trial is expected to take two days with sentencing due in two days .
Chongqing expert Li : Cheng Li trial takes number of surprising turns . Chinese politician has rejected allegations , prosecution has performed poorly . Bo appeared `` clear , focused , articulate and eloquent , '' Li said . Trial is expected to take two days with sentencing due in two days .