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How China's Civil Society Collapsed Under Xi Jinping
Human rights activist Charles remembers a time when civil society was blossoming in China, and he could dedicate his time to helping improve the lives of people struggling in blue-collar jobs.
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"Erosion Of Liberty In Hong Kong...": Britain's Rebuke To China On Security Law
Britain has scolded China for its broadening use of a national security law in Hong Kong, detailing attacks on the city's vaunted judiciary, civil society groups and foreign diplomats.
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Protests In Nepal Over China's Land Encroachment Projects: Nepalese Media
A civil society group in Nepal has launched protests against China for allegedly constructing buildings in Nepal's territory in Humla district, according to local media reports today.
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China Begins Trial Of Rights Lawyer For 'Subversion Of State Power'
China began the trial of rights lawyer Xie Yang for "subversion of state power" and "disrupting court order" on Monday, a city court said on social media, a case that has drawn international concern amid claims Xie was tortured in jail.
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UN Chief Tells China Civil Society, Free Media Are Crucial
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told China's leaders on Thursday that a flourishing civil society and free media are key to China's development on one of his last visits to Beijing as UN leader.
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Rich Nations Lag in 'Fair Share' of Climate Action: Study
The United States and other rich nations are doing less than their fair share to fight climate change under a UN accord due in December while China is outperforming, a report by 18 civil society groups said today.
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UN Human Rights Experts Say China Must End Crackdown on Lawyers
U.N. human rights investigators demanded an end to a Chinese crackdown on lawyers on Thursday after more than 100 people were detained, intimidated or went missing over the past week.
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China Cites 'Tremendous' Human Rights Progress in Report
China today touted "tremendous achievements" in human rights, citing legal improvements, poverty alleviation, and protections for minorities and freedom of speech, even as campaign groups point to a tough crackdown on dissent and civil society.
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Chinese Dream Turns Sour for Activists Under Xi Jinping
Activists, lawyers, journalists, bloggers, professors - China's new leaders have taken aim at civil society in what analysts call an effort to muffle dissent that is proving powerfully effective.
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US says Asia's rights record poor in 2013
From China's crackdown on activists to flawed elections in Cambodia and widespread violence against Muslims in Myanmar, Asia's human rights record in 2013 remained poor, US officials said Thursday.
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We are not China, write angry civil society leaders to PM
Some of the country's most respected activists have written to the Prime Minister, objecting to his recent comments about NGOs. "We are not like China," they have told him. "Informed dissent and a healthy response to it by our government through trusted dialogue are vital for a functioning democracy," their letter states.
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How China's Civil Society Collapsed Under Xi Jinping
Human rights activist Charles remembers a time when civil society was blossoming in China, and he could dedicate his time to helping improve the lives of people struggling in blue-collar jobs.
-
"Erosion Of Liberty In Hong Kong...": Britain's Rebuke To China On Security Law
Britain has scolded China for its broadening use of a national security law in Hong Kong, detailing attacks on the city's vaunted judiciary, civil society groups and foreign diplomats.
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Protests In Nepal Over China's Land Encroachment Projects: Nepalese Media
A civil society group in Nepal has launched protests against China for allegedly constructing buildings in Nepal's territory in Humla district, according to local media reports today.
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China Begins Trial Of Rights Lawyer For 'Subversion Of State Power'
China began the trial of rights lawyer Xie Yang for "subversion of state power" and "disrupting court order" on Monday, a city court said on social media, a case that has drawn international concern amid claims Xie was tortured in jail.
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UN Chief Tells China Civil Society, Free Media Are Crucial
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told China's leaders on Thursday that a flourishing civil society and free media are key to China's development on one of his last visits to Beijing as UN leader.
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Rich Nations Lag in 'Fair Share' of Climate Action: Study
The United States and other rich nations are doing less than their fair share to fight climate change under a UN accord due in December while China is outperforming, a report by 18 civil society groups said today.
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UN Human Rights Experts Say China Must End Crackdown on Lawyers
U.N. human rights investigators demanded an end to a Chinese crackdown on lawyers on Thursday after more than 100 people were detained, intimidated or went missing over the past week.
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China Cites 'Tremendous' Human Rights Progress in Report
China today touted "tremendous achievements" in human rights, citing legal improvements, poverty alleviation, and protections for minorities and freedom of speech, even as campaign groups point to a tough crackdown on dissent and civil society.
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Chinese Dream Turns Sour for Activists Under Xi Jinping
Activists, lawyers, journalists, bloggers, professors - China's new leaders have taken aim at civil society in what analysts call an effort to muffle dissent that is proving powerfully effective.
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US says Asia's rights record poor in 2013
From China's crackdown on activists to flawed elections in Cambodia and widespread violence against Muslims in Myanmar, Asia's human rights record in 2013 remained poor, US officials said Thursday.
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We are not China, write angry civil society leaders to PM
Some of the country's most respected activists have written to the Prime Minister, objecting to his recent comments about NGOs. "We are not like China," they have told him. "Informed dissent and a healthy response to it by our government through trusted dialogue are vital for a functioning democracy," their letter states.
