Chinese authorities postpone mandatory installation of Green Dam

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
 
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By Fang Qiong of the SOH Radio Network

The Chinese authorities initially planned to implement the mandatory installation of the Internet censorship software “Green Dam” on all new computers in China starting July 1, 2009. But just before the original launch date, the authorities decided to postpone the requirement, without giving reasons publicly. Continue reading »

Clash between laid off workers and police in Qiqihar

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
 
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This report is brought to you by Xiao Sheng of the SOH Radio Network.

On June 30, News from Heilongjiang reported that a large number of laid off and retired workers from Qiqihar Paper Mill protested for two days last week in front of city hall and the local police station. The main reason is that the paper mill went bankrupt due to failure of its reform and many unresolved issues such as arrangement or compensation for employees. Continue reading »

Hong Kong Maoist gangster attacks quit CCP center

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

By Lin Xiuyi of the SOH Radio Network

Arson and sabotage, involving a gangster related to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), took place in a busy district of Hong Kong on June 29th, targeting a Quit the CCP service center. Continue reading »

Expo 2010: Chinese petitioners go abroad to appeal for human rights

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

The Epoch Times: “Expo 2010″ in Shanghai is another massive project for the Chinese Communist Party, (CCP) following in the shadows of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Just like the Beijing Olympics, the “Expo” also forced many Chinese people out of their homes, which are destined for demolition to make way for the event. Last year, Shanghai-based petitioners registered in Hong Kong as a social group, the League of Chinese Victims (LCV). The group is formally conveying mainland petitioners’ voice of concern to the outside world. Continue reading »

Hu Jia nominated for nobel peace prize again

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Chinese dissident Hu Jia, who was nominated for last year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has once again received a nomination for this year. The decision has aroused much attention around the world.  Continue reading »