Trial Set for American in Spying, Bribery Case
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China will try an American power industry consultant on spying and bribery charges Monday, his legal advisor said, days after a meeting between President Bush and Chinese leader Jiang Zemin.
The family of Fong Fuming, of West Orange, N.J., had hoped that the Bush-Jiang meeting Friday would inspire China to free him as a goodwill gesture.
Bush reportedly raised concerns over human rights during the talks, but there was no word on whether individual cases were discussed.
Family members say Fong, 66, is innocent, and they have been meeting with State Department officials and lawmakers to press for his release.
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