DW-WORLD: Beijing Under Fire for Detaining Pro-Tibet Activists Beijing police have ordered 10 pro-Tibet activists from Germany, Britain and the US to 10 days detention.
The harsh penalty has drawn hefty criticism, particularly from Washington. (22.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Protestors Rally in Europe on Eve of China Olympics A day before the Olympics open in Beijing, protestors demonstrating for human rights rallied in front of Chinese embassies in several European cities with the exception of France where authorities banned protests. (07.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Amnesty International: China Has Made Only Minor Smog obscures Beijing's stadium ...
Motorcyclists Embark from Greece on Peace Rally to Olympics ...
Piracy watchdog calls for greater international cooperation ...
Beijing 'failing pollution test' ...
Taiwanese diplomats in Beijing ... Progress Verena Harpe, a China expert from Amnesty International Deutschland's Asia desk, spoke with DW-WORLD.DE about the current state of human rights in China and the efforts of the international community. (04.08.2008) DW-WORLD: German Olympics Official: We're Not Ignoring Human Rights Should and can athletes stand up and take a stance on political issues? DW-WORLD.DE spoke to the German Olympic Sports Federation amid a growing debate on human rights as the Beijing Olympics loom. (04.08.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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