BITTER WINTER

China

Rights’ Activists Tried and Sentenced as Criminals

Rights’ Activists Tried and Sentenced as Criminals

An activist fighting for the rights of villagers in Fujian was recently sentenced to 11 years in prison. Bitter Winter looks back at the events that have led to the arrest of Li Xinlin and six others whose trial has been disguised by the Chinese authorities as the “fight against organized crime.”

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Anti-Religious Activities Amplified in Henan

Anti-Religious Activities Amplified in Henan

A confidential document adopted by the municipal government in one of the province’s cities lists specific measures to crack down on religious liberties, including online propaganda and the promotion of “patriotic” clergy.

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