Current Event #6

http://www.economist.com/blogs/analects/2012/03/chinese-power-politics

The Chinese government has just removed the Southern party boss, Bo Xilai from office.  Bo was accused of corruption, and he was removed from office just days after the Premier, Wen Jiabao pronounced him a corrupt leader during a highly-publicized nation event.  Priot to this happening, Bo was thought to be headed towards an even higher position within the party, being on the Standing Committee of the Politburo.  He was one of the "princelings" and had moved quickly through the party and gained popularity through his low-cost housing plan and attempts to combat the city's corruption.  He's also a strong promoter of Red Culture, or the culture of Mao.  This was a strange occurence, because rifts between high-up government officials don't often occur in the eyes of the people.  This is once again a signal from the top saying don't question our authority.  The CCP saw a problem and they quickly eliminated the problem.  The party has absolute control, and if anyone tries to mess with the traditional way things go, then the party will act.  Mr. Bo is just another example of a modern person trying to bring some new perspective to China, however it appears China is not ready.  Labeling Bo under the heading of corrupt leaders puts the party in good light by showing the Chinese people that they aren't afraid to cut prominent people out of government if they aren't following the party's idealogy.