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Theatrical Activist ‘Super Vulgar Butcher’ Wu Gan Tried for Subversion

Activist Wu Gan, also known as Super Vulgar Butcher, stood trial for subversion in Tianjin on Monday. Wu was detained and pilloried in state media in May 2015 in a precursor to that July’s "Black Friday" or "709" crackdown on rights lawyers and activists, including many from the Beijing Fengrui law firm where he worked. Though detained before most, he is among the last of those prosecuted to be tried. From Philip Wen and Christian Shepherd at Reuters: ...

August 16, 2017 12:27 AM

Ministry of Truth: Epidemic Situation in Shanghai

The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by government authorities, have been leaked and distributed online. Central Propaganda ...

April 12, 2013 6:35 AM

Sensitive Words: Labor Camp, Bird Flu, and More

As of April 10, the following search terms are blocked on Sina Weibo (not including the “search for user” function). • Masanjia Women’s ...

April 10, 2013 8:13 PM

Ministry of Truth: Former Rail Minister Liu Zhijun

The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by government authorities, have been leaked and distributed online. Central Propaganda ...

April 10, 2013 1:11 PM

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