China has arrested one of its dissidents on charges of sabotage and attempting to overthrow the government. Zhao Changqing, a Chinese dissident, was involved in drafting a petition that called on the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party to improve human rights conditions. According to human rights activists, Mr. Zhao, who two months ago along with about two hundred other democracy activists published an open letter demanding political reforms in China, has been accused of incitement and sabotage aimed at overthrowing the government. The New York-based group 'Human Rights in China' states that Mr. Zhao has been detained since November following the signing of the open letter and may face up to fifteen years in prison. The open letter that Zhao signed was published on the eve of an important meeting of the Communist Party Congress.
Arrest of a Dissident on Charges of Sabotage and Attempting to Overthrow the Government in China - 2003-01-03
Zhao Changqing, a Chinese dissident, was arrested for allegedly sabotaging the government and attempting to incite political reform. His arrest follows the publication of an open letter demanding improvements in human rights, which he co-signed with other activists. This incident highlights ongoing repression of dissent in China.
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China arrested dissident Zhao Changqing for sabotage and attempting to overthrow the government.
- Chinese government arrest Zhao Changqing
- Chinese government accuse Zhao Changqing
- Zhao Changqing draft Chinese Communist Party
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The arrest of Zhao Changqing underscores the risks faced by dissidents in China.
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