NY Times: “One of China’s most famous actresses has filed a libel suit against two prominent Hong Kong news organizations over articles saying she was paid to have sex with Bo Xilai, the deposed Communist Party official.
The actress, Zhang Ziyi, sued Apple Daily, a well-known tabloid newspaper, and Next Magazine Publishing, both of which are owned by Next Media. Executives at the companies have declined to comment. Apple Daily reported this spring that Ms. Zhang made $110 million by sleeping with Mr. Bo and other officials in recent years; the article said she was introduced to Mr. Bo by Xu Ming, a tycoon who has been detained in the Bo investigation. Mr. Bo, a former Politburo member, is being investigated for abuse of power.”
via China – Actress Sues Publications Over Bo Allegations – NYTimes.com.
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