Dissidents Give China Failing Grade
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
China has a lot to celebrate as it marks the 60th anniversary of communist rule. Since the People's Republic was founded in 1949, it has transformed itself from an impoverished, war-torn nation to an economic and diplomatic powerhouse. But when it comes to human rights, the country has far to go, say key Chinese dissidents speaking in Washington. VOA's Laurel Bowman has that story.