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Supporters of Xu Zhiyong gather in Beijing

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Supporters of prominent Chinese activist Xu Zhiyong gather in Beijing as he goes on trial over his role in anti-corruption protests.

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The trial of a Chinese anti-corruption activist was suspended Thursday after he sacked his lawyer, as a key financial backer of his rights movement was bailed after apparently confessing to authorities. The proceedings against Zhao Changqing — a student