A Nobel Peace Prize was just awarded to a Chinese man who has been in a Chinese prison for the advocacy of human rights and a Democratic change. But of course the Chinese government has not allowed Liu Xiaobo to hear the news yet. In my opinion the damage has already been done, the announcement itself has stirred an energetic charge of people to push for Liu's right to know of the award. The Chinese government believe that this is nothing but a ploy to instill western ways upon the Chinese people and it seems to be working even if it is a minor victory so-to-speak. The Chinese government has said that they will allow Liu's wife to deliver the news this weekend. China is definitely a country to be watching for the next several years and keeping a close eye on any subtle changes in government policies that could indicate a bigger and more permanent change.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101009/ap_on_re_as/as_china_nobel_peace_prize
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