Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai's trial to begin on Thursday

Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai will stand trial from Thursday, state media said on Sunday.

Xilai, once one of China's most powerful political leaders, is accused of bribery, graft and abuse of power, Xinhua news agency said, citing the court in Jinan, eastern China, Fox News reports.

Xilai will stand open trial at the Jinan Intermediate People's Court next week for charges of bribery, graft and abuse of power, the report added.