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Papers
- Jailed Chinese Human Rights Advocate Given Nobel Prize (New York Times)
"Liu Xiaobo, an impassioned literary critic, political essayist and democracy advocate repeatedly jailed by the Chinese government for his activism, has won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of 'his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China.' " 10-10
- Party Veterans Issue Letter for Free Speech in China (PBS)
"This hasn't been a great week for China's Communist Party leaders in the PR department, as they gather for a big party confab in Beijing today. Yes, they're flush with the glow from high-octane economy and their new assertiveness on the world stage. But they've also taken a couple of public hits for their decidedly unmodern brand of repression at home." 10-10
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