The trial of Bo Xilai enters its fifth day.

This could be the longest trial ever held against a high-ranking Chinese official.

Today (August 26), in Jinan City, Shandong Province, the trial of Bo Xilai – former Politburo member and Chongqing Party Secretary of China – on bribery, corruption, and abuse of power entered its fifth day.

This could be the longest trial ever held against a high-ranking Chinese official.

Security remains tight in the area surrounding the courthouse.

Earlier, on the third day of the trial (August 24), defendant Bo Xilai admitted "some responsibility" for the 5 million yuan (equivalent to $800,000) that he was accused of embezzling and which was later found in the accounts of his wife, Gu Kailai.

On the fourth day of the trial (August 25), defendant Bo Xilai continued to deny many charges in the indictment related to bribery, abuse of power, and corruption. In particular, the court considered whether Bo, during his time in office, covered up his wife's poisoning and murder of a British businessman.

During the trial, the defendant Bac also denied any involvement in covering up the crime.

According to VOV - DT