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China Media Bulletin: Issue No. 79

Feb 1 2013 - 3:10pm

Freedom House’s weekly update of press freedom and censorship news related to the People’s Republic of China

HIGHLIGHTS
* As media tout Xi’s focus on ethics, leak shows hard line on regime security
* Journalists respond to false rumor of Bo Xilai trial
* Qihoo hit by competition warning, removal from iTunes store
* Netizens petition U.S. to bar entry for China firewall creators
* Hong Kong journalists organize to block corporate privacy bill

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Internet Freedom, Media Freedom

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Asia-Pacific

Freedom Alert

Freedom House condemns Cuba's presidency of CELAC

Jan 30 2013 - 6:24pm

Freedom House condemns the decision by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) to grant the presidency of the organization to Cuba. This decision is a contradiction of CELAC’s principles and values according to their foundational document, the Declaration of Caracas, which explicitly notes the protection and promotion of all human rights and democracy as core values of the organization.

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Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Human Rights Defense

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Americas

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China Media Bulletin: Issue No. 79

Freedom House condemns Cuba's presidency of CELAC