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The 2008 Olympics & Human Rights


Another Beijing Olympic Human Rights Defender Arrested
Saturday, 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 Illusions
Saturday, 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 Games
Thursday, 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 Olympics
Wednesday, 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 Tightens
Wednesday, 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 Protests
Wednesday, 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 Games
Wednesday, 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 Olympics
Thursday, 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 Dissidents
Tuesday, 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 Crisis
Monday, 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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