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The 2008 Olympics & Human Rights
Another Beijing Olympic Human Rights Defender ArrestedSaturday, July 12, 2008 7:20:00 PM Sources have confirmed that another Heilongjiang Province-based human rights defender, Yuan Xianchen has been arrested on charges of "inciting subversion of state power" more than a month ago. Lawyers ... Full Story
'Olympic Business Opportunities' Are IllusionsSaturday, July 12, 2008 4:14:00 PM Civil right violations committed by the Chinese communist regime in the name of the Beijing Olympic Games have been reported one after another. Full Story
Beijing Olympics—The No Fun GamesThursday, July 10, 2008 6:09:00 PM Be it tougher visa requirements for foreign businessmen or overt intimidation of critics, the lead-up to the Beijing Olympics is shaping up to be far from the Games slogan "One World One Dream". Full Story
Falun Gong Targeted Ahead of Beijing OlympicsWednesday, July 09, 2008 9:16:00 PM With the Beijing Olympics less than one month away, Chinese authorities have escalated their campaign against adherents of the Falun Gong spiritual discipline, conducting door-to-door arrests and impr ... Full Story
As Olympics Approach, Oppressive Grip TightensWednesday, July 09, 2008 7:20:00 PM NEW YORK—In less than 30 days, Beijing will kick off its opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympics. While China prepares for its appearance on the world's center stage, the Tibetans, Uighurs, Falun ... Full Story
Ahead of Olympics, Massive Arrests Spark Intensified ProtestsWednesday, July 09, 2008 6:52:00 PM As the Olympics approach, the Chinese regime increases oppression. Full Story
Media Freedom Crushed in the Lead-Up to the GamesWednesday, July 09, 2008 8:26:00 AM Human Rights Watch yesterday published a 71-page report on media censorship in China in the lead-up to the Olympic Games in August. Full Story
Chinese State Media Say Sarkozy Unwelcome at OlympicsThursday, July 03, 2008 7:28:00 PM BEIJING—French President Nicolas Sarkozy will get a cold public shoulder at the Beijing Olympics if he attends, Chinese state media said on Thursday in a sign of growing irritation over Sarkozy's ... Full Story
China Blocks U.S. Lawmakers From Meeting DissidentsTuesday, July 01, 2008 8:24:00 PM Two U.S. Congressmen on Tuesday urged President George W. Bush to rethink attending the Beijing Olympic Games after they were prevented from meeting Chinese human rights activists. Full Story
Independent Groups Warn Olympics Exacerbating Beijing's Water CrisisMonday, June 30, 2008 8:11:00 PM Chinese environmentalists are warning that the Olympics are worsening Beijing's already severe water shortage. Full Story
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