Bo Xilai admits 'some responsibility' in China trial

Former top Chinese politician Bo Xilai has admitted he was "too careless" with public money, BBC reported. 

Mr Bo denied the embezzlement charge, telling a Jinan court that his wife had taken the money and he knew nothing about it at the time.

He admitted "some responsibility" for not doing enough to return the money later. "I feel ashamed," he said.

Mr Bo also mocked a former colleague who had accused him of being actively involved in embezzling the funds.

He said Wang Zhenggang's testimony was "illogical", and that only a fool would discuss bribery in front of witnesses.

The scandals involving Mr Bo's family, which used to be one of the most elite in China, have captivated the country.

Mr Bo, who rose to become the Communist Party chief in Chongqing, denies bribery and corruption - and also the charge of abuse of office, which the court has not yet examined.

He is accused of using his position to cover up for his wife Gu Kailai, who has been convicted of murdering a British businessman.