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Zhao Ziyang’s “Serious Mistake” Is Actually His Greatest Contribution
During the state memorial service for the late Zhao Ziyang, the former pro-democracy leader of China, some high-ranking CCP officials who were present stated that, while Zhao had made… More
Voices from the Bottom Rung of Society
Yes. I used to drive a human-waste truck. Nobody looked down on me because I was handling shit. My clients called me Master Zhou. More
The Fear in Lhasa as Felt in Beijing
It was one day in April. When I met DZ, he was standing on the street with the lights just turned on near Saite Shopping centre, dully watching the… More
PEN Appeal: Du Daobin
July 24, 2008 His Excellency Hu Jintao President of the People’s Republic of China State Council Beijing 100032 P.R. China Mr. Meng Jianzhu Minister of the Public Security East Chang'an Avenue 14 100741 Beijing P.R. China Your Excellencies, On behalf of… More
PEN Appeal: Thich Huyen Quang
July 24, 2008 His Excellency Nguyên Minh Triêt President, Socialist Republic of Vietnam c/o Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hanoi Socialist Republic of Vietnam Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American… More
Celestial Harmonies
1. It is deucedly difficult to tell a lie when you don't know the truth.2. To kick off a text with a ferocious-looking baroque grand seigneur is gratifying; a… More
Agua de bordes lúbricos / Water’s Lubricious Edges
Water of jellyfish, lacteal, sinuous water, water of lubricious borders; glassy thickness—Deliquescence in delectable contours. Water—sumptuous water of involution, of languor More
Scott S: Diary Entry
Tuesday, 11:01 pmMay 6, 2008This morning I received my materials from the Anne Frank Center: a copy of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, a journal, some… More
PEN Appeal: Novruzali Mamedov
July 16, 2008 President Ilham Aliyev Office of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic 19 Istiqlaliyyat Street Baku AZ1066 Azerbaijan Fax: +994 12 492 0625 Minister of Internal Affairs Lt.-Gen.… More
PEN/Anne Frank Center Diary Project
In an effort to reach out to prisoners and educate people on both sides of the "wall," The Anne Frank Center USA, in partnership with PEN American Center, has… More