Chants of ‘down with the CCP’ as activists are released
Following the release of Shanghai human rights activist Mao Henfeng at the end of November. Two more activists, Du Yangming and Tian Baochen were released on December 1st. Over 150 Shanghai petitioners met for a lunch gathering at the Shanghai Gu Quan Restaurant on the same date, welcoming the return of the three activists. The [...]
Forced demolition in Yubei at Chongqing
On 23rd November, the government from Yubei District in Chongqing used economic development as an excuse to violently force demolition of buildings on farms from three towns. A 90-year-old villager lost his life during the process. Farmers petition to higher authorities to no avail.
Desperate public on the verge of rebellion
At the end of the year, large numbers of petitioners have continued to arrive in Beijing appealing to the government. An anonymous rights activist in Beijing, who has contacts with many petitioners, told an SOH reporter on November 22nd, that many petitioners arrived during the Olympics. They felt this time was the best opportunity. Many [...]
Zhao Ling Di suffers severe trauma for protecting her rights
In 1996, Zhao Ling Di lost everything. Before, she lived in affluence and owned a large property, which she used to make her fortune. This property was later taken over and destroyed by construction work from the Shanghai Municipal Government. All her assets and belongings were seized. Since then, Zhao has continued to petition to [...]
More mass demonstrations in Beijing with over 1000 gathered before a government building
The people of China whose rights have been trampled on are becoming increasingly aware of their rights. On Wednesday, over 1000 people gathered in front of the Beijing City Government Building fighting for their personal rights. In the mean time, hundreds were demonstrating before the Ministry of Justice. During the protests, no government officials appeared [...]
Mass riot in Gansu province leaves thousands injured
News of relocating the city administration centre in Longnan in Gansu province has ignited the largest mass riot in the province this year.
