Dissident Writer’s Health Declining
International PEN is seriously concerned about the deteriorating health of imprisoned activist and dissident writer Hu Jia, who was hospitalized for tests in late March 2010. More
Writer and Independent Chinese Pen Officer Zhao Shiying Detained
International PEN condemns the detention of Zhao Shiying, Secretary General of the Independent Chinese PEN Center (ICPC), who was arrested on January 11, 2010. More
Writer Tan Zuoren Sentenced
International PEN strongly protests the five-year prison sentence handed down to writer and activist Tan Zuoren on February 9, 2009, for "inciting subversion of state power." More
Prominent Dissident Writer Likely to Be Prosecuted Soon
One year after the arrest of prominent dissident writer Liu Xiaobo, former President and Board member of Independent Chinese PEN Center, his case has been transferred to the Beijing… More
Uighur Writer and PEN Member Released
PEN welcomes the release of Uighur writer, academic and Uighur PEN Center member Ilham Tohti, on August 22, 2009. He spent over six weeks in detention, and remains under… More
Writer and Advocate Released from Prison
International PEN welcomes the August 12, 2009 release of dissident writer, pro-democracy advocate and Independent Chinese PEN Center member Zhang Lin. More
Uighur Writer and PEN Member Detained
PEN is seriously concerned about the detention of writer, academic, and Uighur PEN member Ilham Tohti, who was reportedly arrested in Beijing on July 7, 2009 after speaking out… More
Health Concerns for Jailed Writers
International PEN continues to be alarmed by the large number of detained writers in China suffering from serious illnesses and lack of appropriate medical care. More
Two Journalists Released; Health Concerns for Remaining Prisoners
International PEN welcomes the recent release of writers Yang Zili and Zhang Honghai upon completion of their eight-year prison sentences. More
Uighur Historian Released from Prison
International PEN welcomes the release of Uighur historian and writer Tohti Tunyaz (pen name: Muzart) on expiry of his 11-year prison sentence. More
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