> Axed TV Host in China praises Shanghai's ongoing anti-corruption
> investigations
>
> He openly criticised China's government policies and accused several key
> Chinese businessmen of corruption on live television, but controversial
> talk-show host Larry Lang has only praise and optimism for China even after
> his show was cancelled by the authorities.
>
> He's known as China's "Larry King", but Taiwan-born Larry Lang got his TV
> show taken off-air early this year.
>
> "Larry Lang Live", now only available online, was one of Shanghai's 3 most
> popular programmes.
>
> The economics lecturer at Chinese University in Hong Kong was known for
> criticising state policies, and accusing many of corruption on TV.
>
> "This is the only show in China that has a standard and the standard is the
> benefit, the welfare of the general public. If the government violates, I'll
> criticize, that's the reason why when I criticize the Shanghai government
> for the pension fund scandal in February. They closed it down. I want people
> to know that I'm not presenting this show as a movie star TV star. What I do
> is I have my social responsibility even though I know I may be defeated by
> Shanghai city," said Mr Lang.
>
> The axed TV host has won in other ways - Shanghai is currently facing the
> biggest anti-corruption probe ever.
>
> Just last month, a Communist Party leader in Shanghai was sacked over
> charges of misusing state funds.
>
> Many would agree that a corruption-free China would benefit the world as
> well.
>
> For professor Lang, his only wish now is to have the ongoing anti-corruption
> investigations in Shanghai extended to the rest of China.
>
> The economist has since got offers to host other talkshows in China and
> countries in this region.