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State Council Announces 4 Trillion Yuan Bailout Plan

2008.09 ·Verified ·Importance IV ·Sources 1 ·Beijing

In the face of the global financial tsunami, in September 2008 Wen Jiabao led the State Council in announcing a large-scale 4 trillion yuan bailout plan for infrastructure investment.

Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate Court Sentences Yang Jie to Death in First-Instance Ruling

2008.09.01 ·Verified ·Importance V ·Sources 4 ·Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People's Court

On the morning of September 1, 2008, the Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People's Court announced its verdict, sentencing Yang Jie to death for intentional homicide and deprivation of political rights for life. Yang Jie and his defense lawyer did not speak throughout the announcement, nor did they indicate whether they would appeal. Online questions about the closed trial, the qualifications of the appraiser, and the identity of the defense lawyer immediately spread.