Chinese courts Rule Against New York Times Researcher

Chinese courts have ruled against a blind activist and a New York Times Researcher in two cases that are said to represent the Chinese government's retribution against dissent.

The New York Times reporter, Zhao Yan, had his appeal rejected. He was reporting on official corruption and peasant rights.

A four-year prison term was upheld against blind activist Chen Guangcheng. The activist had documented cases of forced abortion.  Continue reading...