In many ways, China's constitution is a marvellous document. It guarantees Chinese citizens a host of rights, including “freedom of speech, of the press, of assembly, of association, of procession and of demonstration.” The problem is, they exist only in theory.
The latest human-rights report on China released by the U.S. State Department shows just how far removed from reality these rights are. It talks about extrajudicial killings, executions without due process, torture and coerced confessions and the use of forced labour. What's most depressing is the realization these things go on even though they're contrary to the constitution and the law that the government is supposed to uphold.
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