The sentences against Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi are the nail in the coffin of Chinese civil society. The two lawyers firmly believed they served the state by exercising their constitutional rights. Activists see these prison sentences as a warning signal to the democratic world.
By Marcel Grzanna
Chinese human rights lawyer Teng Biao was detained and tortured by state security for 70 days. In an interview with China.Table, he describes the conditions under which abducted tennis player Peng Shuai is believed to be kept at present.
By Marcel Grzanna
For years, the Chinese government has been working hard to erase the memories of the Tiananmen massacre from the population, using censorship and the coercion of activists. The campaign against remembrance has now reached Hong Kong, where hundreds of thousands used to gather for the annual vigil. Hong Kong teachers face punishment for teaching the background and details of the bloody events. Dissidents warn of a history distortion in the West as well.
By Marcel Grzanna
