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The latest from Freedom House:

China Media Bulletin

中国媒体快报：敏感周年纪念日、习近平访港、澳大利亚干预中国“软实力”(Issue 120, Simplified Chinese)

July 17, 2017

这期报告的内容有：中国的最新审查方法、网络安全法的更新以及习近平访问香港的新闻。

Testimonies

Testimony on Tibet: Freedom of Religion

July 14, 2017

Freedom House East Asia expert Sarah Cook submitted a testimony before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission detailing actions Commission members may take to support religious freedom in Tibet.

Press Releases

Hungary: Government Intensifies Smear Campaign Against Civil Society

July 14, 2017

The Hungarian government released an offensive nationwide television and billboard advertising campaign vilifying civil society organizations. 

One Year after the Coup Attempt, Turkey Is More Fragile than Ever

Jul 13 2017 - 1:06pm

Erdoğan’s relentless drive for power has worsened fissures in society, the military, and the ruling party itself.

Press Releases

Poland: New Laws Destroy Independence of Judiciary

July 13, 2017

Freedom House released a statement in response to Poland's parliament's approval of legislation designed to exercise control over the judiciary.

Press Releases

China: Death of Liu Shows Reach of Repression

July 13, 2017

Freedom House issued the following statement in response to the death of 61-year old Liu Xiaobo, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 while he was imprisoned and silenced by the Chinese government. 

What Exactly Is ‘the West’?

Jul 13 2017 - 11:56am

President Trump’s use of the term raises questions to which there are no simple answers.

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