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September 1, 2010

China's Rights Progress Not Enough

Frank Ching, China Post

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The current Chinese constitution, promulgated in 1982, guarantees the Chinese people a host of rights, which include "freedom of speech, of the press, of assembly, of association, of procession and of demonstration."

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