Renowned scholar on China, Mr. Frank Dikotter, is unveiling his new book this year. The book, titled The Tragedy of Liberation: A History of the Chinese Revolution 1945-1957, offers a groundbreaking new look at the immediate years following the Chinese Revolution. A forum on Dikotter’s book is scheduled to take place at the Cato Institute on September 26th, 2013. The forum will include renowned human rights speaker and founder of the Laogai Museum, Mr. Harry Wu. Please plan on attending this free event. Registration is required, and more information is available at the following link:

https://www.cato.org/events/tragedy-liberation-history-chinese-revolution-1945-1957

China has recently launched a new campaign to rid its internet of microbloggers who “spread rumors” about the Chinese Communist Party. The crackdown is an ironic twist in the new leadership of Xi Jinping, which has promised a more liberal and less corrupt China. Please read the entire New York Times article by clicking below:

China Cracks Down on Internet Users Critical of CCP

In anticipation of the Laogai Museum’s opening of a new exhibit in the near future, one that confronts the Great Chinese Famine through the lens of cannibalism, a background article might be helpful. Please read the following news article featured in the guardian:

China’s Great Famine: the true story

The hopes of millions of Uyghurs surrounding Xi Jinping’s ascension in Beijing have been crushed. Contrary to the hopes of some optimists, Xi Jinping is perpetuating the same discontent that previous CCP leaders have shown towards the Uyghur community in Xinjiang. Last week dozens of Uyghurs were reportedly slain by Chinese authorities for attempting to protest police corruption. Interestingly enough, the official state media denies that any deadly crackdown has occurred recently in Xinjiang. Despite this denial, several reputable foreign media entities have confirmed the recent violence. Please read the entire press release by clicking here.