Chinese authorities should immediately quash the conviction and unconditionally release the founder of a human rights news website.
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Working Conditions Deteriorating for Foreign Journalists in China
A new survey of foreign journalists based in China reveals that working conditions worsened in the Communist nation in 2018.
Blatant Political Persecution of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Wang
Human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang (王全璋) received the gross injustice of 4.5-year prison and blatant political persecution after a closed-door trial.
Prominent Chinese Rights Lawyer Sentenced to 4-1/2 Years in Prison
A Chinese court has sentenced prominent rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang to 4-and-a-half years in prison on a single charge of subverting state power.
Ex-Chinese Diplomat-Turned-Dissident Reportedly Detained in China
Australian newspaper says a ex-Chinese diplomat, Chinese-Australian writer and dissident, Yang Hengjun has been detained during visit to his native country.
Hong Kong Moves to Make Disrespecting Chinese Anthem a Crime
Hong Kong lawmakers set to consider bill that would make disrespecting China’s national anthem a crime recommending 3year prison sentence and a $6,373 fine.
Trials in China Kept Secret by Silencing Lawyers
Prominent Chinese human rights activist Huang Qi went on trial last week on dubious charges of “leaking state secrets” but kept secret by silencing lawyers.
Impressive List of Experts Urge China to Free Canadians
Impressive list of experts urge China to free two Canadians detained in apparent retaliation for the arrest of a top Chinese tech executive in Canada.
China’s Vilification Campaign Targeting Dissident Benny Tai
China’s press attacks on DC Author and leading Hong Kong democracy activist Benny Tai and the trial of Tai and his allies are clearly part of a Chinese government campaign to squash his calls for democracy in Hong Kong and on the mainland.
China’s Name Change Strategy on Taiwan Sparks Anger
China’s strategy to unify with Taiwan including 66 mulinational companies dear to Taiwanese consumers, is expected to raise a new round of anger.