Australia Network News  Bo Xilai defends innocence as bribery,
embezzlement trial begins  China correspondent Stephen McDonell
in Jinan and staff  Sorry, this video has expired   Security
tight as Bo Xilai supporters gather at courthouse  ABC News
Disgraced Chinese political figure Bo Xilai is defending his
innocence at the opening of his long-awaited trial in the
eastern city of Jinan.  Once tipped as a possible leader of the
country, Bo, who now faces corruption charges, is putting up a
stronger than expected defence of himself.  On the charge of
taking bribes, Bo says he is not guilty and his plea of
innocence means the hearing will not go as quickly as some had
expected.  The bribery charge relates to his time in charge of
Dalian city when he allegedly took money in exchange for a
building approval.  The one-time political high-flyer is also
accused of trying to hide evidence that would implicate his wife
in the murder of a British businessman.  Foreign media were not
allowed to attend the trial and Bo's