Canton land subsidence incurs economic loss of 3 million Yuan
On 20th December, a land subsidence occurred in “Sand Park Corner” of Xiamao Economic Association in Shijing, Baiyun District of Guangzhou, resulting in damage to 73 houses. An area of over 5,000 square meters collapsed, causing damage to twelve houses. At present, some houses in the region are still subsiding gradually and the disaster has [...]
China Aid highlights persecution of Xinjiang Christians
The Chairman of the United States based rights organisation China Aid, Fu Xi-qiu has strongly condemned Xinjiang government officials for its persecution of Christians, and draws attention to the cases of Uyghur Christians Alijianmu, Wusiman and Luoyuanqi. He calls on the Chinese Communist regime to improve the human rights situation and allow Christian family churches [...]
Hormone smeared crown fruit secretly banned for sale
Hebei officials have secretly banned the sale of crown pears developed by the Shijiazhuang Fruit Research Institute, after the toxic milk scare in September. Residents say that the fruit, which have been characterised by early ripening and a good appearance, are smeared with growth hormones to enhance the growth. A Hebei resident Ms Wang says [...]
Lawyers boycott Falun Gong practitioner’s trial
On December 19th, defence lawyers and family members of two Falun Gong practitioners, He Yixing and Zhang Yueqing, have boycotted their court hearing at the Lubei District Court in Tangshan city. This is to protest the Judge’s decision to commence court proceedings, despite requests from the defence attorneys for an adjournment. They’re protesting the blatant [...]
Human rights campaigner Guo Quan officially arrested
On December 19th family members of Guo Quan, a human rights campaigner from Nanjing city, received notice of Guo’s arrest from the People’s Procuratorate Office. Guo’s mother and wife feel powerless as the authorities won’t allow Guo any legal representation, saying the case involves state secrets. Guo’s mother, Gu Xiao, said when she received notice [...]
Shanghai farmers protest illegal land-grabbing and construction
Since December 15, hundreds of farmers from Mao-Qiao county in Shanghai’s Mingxing district, who have lost their farm lands, gathered in front of the county government building to protest and seek compensation for damages caused by the “Liang Yu” construction works. On December 18, Shanghai officials mobilised hundreds of police to control the situation. Mr [...]
Activist declares 2009 an opportune year to end the CCP’s rule
The year 2008 in China has been marked by an escalation of civil unrests, and a increasing collective awareness of the Chinese people to rebel against the Communist’s dictatorship regime. SOH interviewed prominent human rights activist Tao Jun who was one of the leaders of the 1989 democratic movement on his view of the situation [...]
Beijing evictee receives 2 year sentence
A Beijing rights defender who had drawn the concern of the international community after being evicted from her home was tried and sentenced to two years imprisonment on December 18. Ni Yulan was charged with “hindering official affairs” by the Beijing Western District Court. Not being assigned a lawyer, Ms Ni attempted to defend herself. [...]
Wu Fan foretelling the end of the Communist Party in China
As 2008 draws to a close, dissatisfaction from the Chinese people toward the Communist Party is growing to boiling point. Wu Fan, the President of the Transition Government of China believes that this is direct and clear action taken by the people of China to show their discontent. Mr Wu Fan said that the people [...]
Siemens AG’s bribery seen as towing the Party line
The China branch of Siemens AG has been confirmed to have practiced graft to secure huge deals in the medical, electricity and transportation industries. SOH has interviewed people from these industries to speak of these practices that in the mainland are very common, yet by written law it is illegal. According to information from the [...]
