Chinese courts Rule Against New York Times Researcher
Chinese courts have ruled against a blind activist and a New York Times Researcher in two cases that are said to represent the Chinese government's retribution against dissent.
The New York Times reporter, Zhao Yan, had his appeal rejected. He was reporting on official corruption and peasant rights.
A four-year prison term was upheld against blind activist Chen Guangcheng. The activist had documented cases of forced abortion.
Zhao will spend three years in prison.
The New York Times has yet to respond.
We, I, am reminded that China is not a free country. There is no freedom of the press, freedom of speech.
I don't know who is guilty here, but I do know, when reporting in China, it is not the same as reporting elsewhere.
When in Rome…do as the Romans do. This does not mean to hide the facts…it does mean that people within the country should play by the rules.
What do you think?
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01/12/2006
With all the things wrong with the USA, remember that the rest of the world is not necessarily the BEST of the world. We certainly have our problems, but at least we can communicate. Don’t be so fast to allow your government to usurp your rights that all of us deserve.
Democracy is sloppy and at times painful, but I would rather its shortcomings over any other process.
02/12/2006
I’m very curious what US government would do if US has population of 1.3 billion.
If US can accept 1/3 of Chinese immigrant, it will be interesting of the 2 governments’ performance.