Donghua Liu charges dropped
Donghua Liu's partner and her mother withdrew their complaints against him.
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Assault charges against controversial Chinese businessman Donghua Liu have reportedly been dropped after the complaints were withdrawn.
Mr Liu appeared in the Auckland District Court this morning to face trial on charges related to an alleged attack on his partner and her mother.
But media reports say both have since dropped their complaints, so there was no evidence to support the charges.
As such, Judge RJ Collins dismissed them.
Mr Liu originally pleaded guilty to the assault charges last year but later changed his plea.
He has been a major National Party donor, and former cabinet minister Maurice Williamson resigned his portfolios last year over a call he made to police after the millionaire's initial arrest over the charges.
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Donghua Liu charges dropped
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