Lawyer Li Baiguang (centre) was recognised for his long-term efforts to defend the rights of farmers and Christian pastors in China. In this file photograph from 2006 he is seen meeting then US President George W Bush, who promised the activist he would raise the issue of religious freedom with China's leaders. Photo: AFP
Lawyer Li Baiguang (centre) was recognised for his long-term efforts to defend the rights of farmers and Christian pastors in China. In this file photograph from 2006 he is seen meeting then US President George W Bush, who promised the activist he would raise the issue of religious freedom with China's leaders. Photo: AFP