Cristy Li

Chinese pro-democracy activists demonstrate in Hong Kong, holding a photo sign of Liu XiaoBo demanding his release.

Lacking any confidence in the Obama Administration is actually serious about or that it even cares about Human Rights in China subsequent to the shocking and insensitive comments made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that money is more important than human rights, definitely music to the ears of the Chinese Communist Party. A pro-democracy activist steps on torn photo-sign of Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Barack Obama, outside of the United States Consulate in Hong Kong

On the 08 December, 2008 Chinese Human Rights Activist Liu XiaoBo was arrested by authorities for “inciting subversion of state power” after he co-authored “Charter 08” a manifesto calling for greater freedom and democracy in China

On the day of his Trial, Liu issued the following statement: I have no enemies, My Final Statement in English here in Chinese

On Christmas Day, Liu was sentenced to 11 years in prison following a very brief two day show trial.

Sign the Petition demanding the release of Liu XiaoBo

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