China Abuses Human Rights of Citizens
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China Abuses Human Rights of Citizens
By: Abigail Cabral
China’s Social Injustice Problems
• Chinese authorities target people for harassment
• Don’t have full rights on freedom of speech and religion
Tibetan’s Mistreatment
• Tibetan populated areas are tightly sealed off
• Many face discrimination and harassment
"China has been tightening its hold, not just on the monasteries, but all aspects of Tibetan life and culture."
• Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, has been in exile since 1959
“On 6 July, in Tawu, Sichuan province, at least ten Tibetans who had gathered to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s birthday were injured.”
Tibet’s Protests
• Protests are shut down immediately and violently
“Tibetan exile groups said police moved in, firing tear gas and using electric prods, to clear the demonstration."
The Fight for a Freer Society"For the world to become a better place, someone has to pay a price… I think it's glorious to sacrifice for the sake of social progress and fighting injustice.“ – Xu Zhiyong • Founded the
New Citizen movement in 2012
• Put under house arrest
• jail for four years