http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/10/10/china.nobel.wife/index.html?hpt=T1
On Friday, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese human rights activist who has been imprisoned since 2009, for "his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China." The Chinese government is very upset at the win and is worried that it could harm relations between China and Norway. His wife, Liu Xia, was allowed to tell her husband about winning the Nobel Peace Prize but she has also been detained in her apartment. When Liu Xiaobo heard the news, he began to cry and said "This is for the martyrs of Tiananmen Square." Liu Xia, on the other hand, is prohibited to leave her house, have any visitors, use the telephone or cellphone. However, she is allowed a little bit of freedom-her Twitter.
Liu Xiabo and his wife deserve a lot of respect. They believe in their cause and are not afraid to speak their minds. They are willing to do anything to promote their cause in hopes of giving the Chinese people more rights. Even though China is a major growing power today, there is still a lack of democracy and human rights. It's not right to prohibit freedom of speech or even religion. I believe Liu Xiaobo and his doings genuinely deserve this year's Nobel Peace Prize, regardless of what the Chinese government say. He's a role model we should all look up to. Even though he was the one who won the prize, he did not take the credit; he dedicated it to the martyrs at Tiananmen Square. This demonstrates his love for his nation. I hope the Chinese government soon realizes they need to catch up with the rest of the world and allows more human rights.
Another thought that popped into my mind was that despite the fact she cannot leave the house or use the phone, Liu Xia could tweet. Tweets can say a lot of things and other people can see what she has to say. After reading the article, I have decided to look for her her on Twitter and hopefully follow her as well.
4 years ago
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Although I don't know the reasons behind Liu Xiabo's actions that deserve him a Nobel Peace Prize award, it is good that they believe in their cause and are not afraid to speak their minds. Because of the lack of democracy and human rights that prohibit freedom of speech, Liu Xiaobo has been locked up. I hope that he will be let out soon.
Also, about the Twitter tweets, I think it just comes to show how much Twitter has become a super power in communication, much like cell phones. A few years back, there was no Twitter, but now, look how much influence it has on people! It is a convenient way to spread information around the world via the Internet.
I think this also points to an unfair justice system and authoritarian control of expression in China. I was reading the other day about an artist placed under house arrest. He couldn't even attend a community party he organized because his visual art is considered to controversial.
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