Tag: Dissidents, Category: Human Rights

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Re-education Through Labor To Be “Abolished”

Following reports, which were later removed from official news websites, that the re-education through labor (laojiao) system would be reformed, officials have now made the “most authoritative” statement yet about their plans. From China Daily: The use of the controversial laojiao system will be tightly restricted, with lawmakers expected to approve its abolition this year, a top govern

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