Based on his many, many misdeeds, it's hard to feel sorry for Wen Qiang, the police chief of Chongqing. He was put on trial in April for everything from taking bribes to protecting organized crime to rape. But this compilation of reports of his final moments, assembled by ESWN, is nevertheless a fascinating and heart-stirring tribute to a bad, bad man. more ›

Communist officials are being warned to just say "No" to escort girls after recent scores of corruption and criminal cases involving officials and ladies of the night (including, we suppose, the ongoing charges against Chongqing's highest judicial official, Wen Qiang, who regularly sought out underaged girls and starlets). According to Li Yuanchao, a top member in the CPC Central Committee, "Party officials ought to stay away from vulgar venues and are not allowed to visit 'sanpei xiaojie' (female escorts) for entertainment." Good luck enforcing that one, guys. more ›