China reaffirms promise not to kill Lai Changxing
China has reaffirmed the promise they made to the Chretien government in 2001 not to execute Lai Changxing if he is extradited. Lai was one of the most successful smugglers in recent Chinese history. His success was ensured by bribing officials of all levels. China wants to bring him home and punish him as part of their crackdown on corruption and crime. Meanwhile Lai claims he was just doing business the way it is done by most in present day China.