Wukan, China: Villagers rally behind chief after 'confession'

Villagers shout their slogan demanding return of their leader Lin Zuluan

Villagers shout their slogan demanding return of their leader Lin Zuluan Source: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images

Residents of a village in southern China that staged a revolt in 2011 over corruption have rallied demanding the release of the village chief. Lin Zuluan was arrested on Saturday, later appearing on state television saying he had accepted bribes. But locals in Wukan, in Guangdong province, marched to express support, saying the confession was forced. Chan Siu Kam has more detials.



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