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Comment/ Opinion

Liu Xiaobo’s death will not lessen the desire of Chinese for greater participation in politics

The authorities may believe that economic development is the solution to China’s challenges, but there may be other ways that need discussion and debate, and shutting people out by silencing them is no solution

Liu Xiaobo’s death is a tragedy, for China and the world. Photo: Reuters

Liu Xiaobo’s death is a tragedy, for China and the world. Courageously he fought for the rights and freedoms of others, sacrificing his own liberties along the way. To Beijing, he was a criminal, but to supporters and admirers, he was a hero. As much as the authorities would wish his beliefs would fade with his passing, there will be no diminishing of the desire of Chinese for greater participation in politics.

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