he was police chief and an aide to commmunist party official bo xily. he tried to defect to the u.s. he said he fled because he feared bo. he pled guilty tuesday to multiple charges including defection, abuse of power and bribe taking. he's awaiting the verdict. the trial says he tried to cover up the murder of british businessman neil hayward. last month bo's wife was found guilty of the crime. a state run news agency says he reported the involvement to the head of the communist party committee. wang was fired four days later. he fled to a u.s. consulate saying his life was at risk. his trial is expected to play a role in determining the fate of bo. many expected bo to ascend to the top ranks of the communist leadership at the party's congress this fall. but he lost his post after wang's defection and his revelations. >>> most people prewish they could predict the weather, but it could be life or death when living in an area prone to natural disasters like vietnam. it has a coastline hit by too foons. it lacks its own weather satellites and forecasting