PEN Protests Restrictions Against Ai Weiwei
PEN President Peter Godwin and World Voices Chair Salman Rushdie sent a letter to Chinese authorities today protesting the travel restrictions against artist Ai Weiwei, who has been prevented… More
Writer and ICPC Member Dr. Jiao Guobiao Arrested
PEN International condemns the arrest of writer and Independent Chinese PEN Center (ICPC) member Dr. Jiao Guobiao. PEN calls for his immediate and unconditional release, as well as the… More
PEN Member Jiao Guobiao Jailed in Beijing on Allegations of Subversion
PEN American Center today expressed concern that Independent Chinese PEN Center Member Dr. Jiao Guobiao, who had been put under house arrest in an attempt to keep him from… More
Fears for Dissident Writer Li Bifeng
Chinese activist, novelist, and poet Li Bifeng has been held since September 2011 for alleged economic crimes, although he is believed to be targeted for his peaceful opposition activism. More
Dissident Poet Zhu Yufu Sentenced
Writer Zhu Yufu was handed down a seven-year prison sentence on February 10, 2012, for his allegedly subversive poem “It’s Time.” More
Dissident Writer Sentenced to 10 Years for Subversion
Dissident writer Li Tie was given a 10-year prison sentence on January 18, 2012, for allegedly “subversive” writings. More
Dissident Poet Zhu Yufu Charged with Subversion for A Poem
Writer Zhu Yufu has been charged with “subversion” for a poem posted online. More
Writer Chen Wei Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
Chen Wei, an honorary member of the Independent Chinese PEN Center and winner of the Liu Xiaobo Courage to Write award, was sentenced on December 23, 2011, to nine… More
Another Writer Receives A Lengthy Prison Term
Dissident writer Chen Xi was sentenced to 10 years in prison on December 26, 2011, for “inciting subversion of state power” in essays published on overseas web sites. More
Pen Honors Imprisoned Writers on International Human Rights Day (December 10)
December 10, 2011 (International Human Rights Day), marks the first anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo, former president of the Independent Chinese PEN… More
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