Top News of the Day
Human Rights Defender - Zhao Yan (赵岩)
China Rejects Times Researcher, Activist
AP( via YahooNews), December 01, 2006
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061201/ap_on_re_as/china_ne
w_york_times_3
This morning, the Beijing Higher People's Court confirmed the fraud conviction against New York Times' researcher Zhao Yan in a five-minute session. His lawyer contended the fairness of the trial because Zhao's witness was not allowed to testify in court.
Human Rights Defender - Chen Guangcheng (陈光诚)
盲人维权者陈光诚维持原判 (Conviction Upheld for Blind Rights Defender Chen Guangcheng)
Ming Pao, December 01, 2006
http://www.mpinews.com/htm/INews/20061201/ca51403a.htm
A court in Shandong affirmed the jail sentence of four years and three months for the blind rights defender Chen Guangcheng. Chen's lawyer argued the retrial was unfair because he was denied the right to subpoena key witnesses. Chen said he would appeal the verdict.
News
Death Penalty
毒酒致55人死伤主犯获死刑 (Death Sentence Confirmed in Guangdong for Man Who Sold Poisonous Wines)
The Beijing News, December 01, 2006
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0567/2006/12-01/024@22588
3.htm
Environment
High Cost of Pollution Has Top Banks Taking Notice
SCMP, December 01, 2006
http://china.scmp.com/chifeatures/ZZZQJOQ47UE.html
Gender – Sexuality
界定同性恋者防艾责任法存间隙 (Homosexuals' Legal Responsibility for Transmitting HIV Remains Unclear)
Legal Daily, December 01, 2006
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/misc/2006-12/01/content_47490
9.htm
Human Rights
深圳示众妓女嫖客被批伤公民尊严 (Shenzhen Authorities Criticized for Violating Sex Workers' and Customers' Dignity)
Voice of America, December 01, 2006
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2006-11-30-voa50.cfm
Labor
中国失业率统计将与国际接轨 (China's Unemployment Calculation to Be Brought in Line with International Standards)
Nanfang Weekend, December 01, 2006
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/zmzg/200611280373
.asp
Clamp on Wage Rises for State Firms
SCMP, December 01, 2006
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZETB855VE.html
中国血汗工厂被批工人待遇未改善 (China's Factories Criticized for Maltreating Workers)
Voice of America, November 30, 2006
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2006-11-30-voa76.cfm
Land Policy
北京拆迁户上吊自杀 (Evictee Commits Suicide in Beijing)
Radio Free Asia, November 30, 2006
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2006/11/30/zisha/
失地农民上访无果，自发组织护地维权 (Victims of Land Grabs Gather to Defend Rights)
Radio Free Asia, November 30, 2006
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2006/11/30/land/
Law
打刑事官司最低收费1000元 (New Sichuan Measures Set Minimum Lawyer Fees in Criminal Cases at 1,000 Yuan)
Legal Daily, December 01, 2006
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/misc/2006-12/01/content_474731.htm
Media
Belgrade Festival Pulls Tiananmen Movie
SCMP, December 01, 2006
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZE1RW75VE.html
互联的网络容不下“中国特色”的实名制 (Commentary: Internet Cannot Tolerate Real Name Registration)
China Youth Daily, December 01, 2006
http://zqb.cyol.com/content/2006-12/01/content_1594376.htm
实名制最多只能满足权力的管理幻觉 (Commentary: Internet Registration System at Most Satisfies Authorities' Power Illusions)
China Youth Daily, December 01, 2006
http://zqb.cyol.com/content/2006-12/01/content_1594351.htm
《三联生活周刊》发表回忆文革文章受批 (Propaganda Department Reprimands Magazine Editor over Cultural Revolution Article)
Radio Free Asia, November 30, 2006
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2006/11/30/wenge/
Olympics
国务院公布奥运採访规定 (State Council Passes Regulation Governing Foreign Media During Olympics)
Ming Pao, December 01, 2006
http://www.mpinews.com/htm/INews/20061201/ca51131a.htm
Protests and Petitions
Angry Villagers Take Officials Hostage in Southern China
Radio Free Asia, November 30, 2006
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/social/2006/11/30/china_hos
tages/
Public Health
狂犬病疫苗为何加价100％？ (Why Does the Cost of Rabies Vaccines Double?)
Nanfang Weekend, December 01, 2006
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/zmzg/200611290625.
asp
Religion
Bishop Ordained Without Vatican Approval
SCMP, December 01, 2006
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZITB855VE.html