China Human Rights Briefing January 18-23, 2013 Reprisals Against Activists Shandong Petitioners Beaten, Detained After Appealing to China’s “First Lady” Over Grievances Six Shandong petitioners who recently appealed to China’s “first...

China Human Rights Briefing January 12-17, 2013 Contents Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment & Punishment Guizhou Activist Tortured During Lengthy Interrogation In Test Case to New Mental Health Law, Professor...

China Human Rights Briefing January 11, 2013 Freedom of Expression Reprisals Against Protestors Underway in Shadow of Southern Weekly Compromise With Propaganda Officials Police have rounded up protesters and other supporters of press...

China Human Rights Briefing January 4-10, 2013 Contents Enforced Disappearance • Revised Law Permitting Enforced Disappearance in Action: Activist Zhu Chengzhi Held Under “Residential Surveillance” in Unknown Location Freedom of...

China Human Rights Briefing December 28, 2012-January 3, 2013 Contents Arbitrary Detention • Policeman Gets 14-Year Prison Term for Participating in Pro-Democracy Activities Reprisals Against Activists • Justice Ministry Bars 1989...