A WSJ article (November 10, 2004) reports that, in an attempt to deal with the increasing numbers of Chinese who are swarming government offices to demand their rights, Chinese legislators are considering banning public gatherings outside state buildings. This short-sighted response fails to address the root cause of the protests, which have been increasing in […]
Read MoreUS officials have concluded that some of the 22 Uighurs detained at Guantanamo, most captured in Afghanistan, are eligible for release, but the prisoners said they do not want to be returned to China for fear of being tortured or killed as terrorists. To read more, click
Read MoreIn a study released on Thursday by two firms in the industry, Goldman Sachs was criticised when it offered shares in Chinese oil firm PetroChina in the United States. Activists said the financing would contribute to harming China’s environment and provide support for a country with a poor record on human rights. Read the Reuters […]
Read MoreAccording to China Daily: “The capital city’s family planning policy will not be readjusted, at least in the short term, officials from the Beijing Municipal Commission of Population and Family Planning confirmed yesterday. This is in response to circulated requests over whether Beijing will ease rules for couples who wish to have a second child.”
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