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Rights Lawyer Couple Sentenced in China Amid Global Outcry
An outspoken Chinese human rights lawyer and his wife were sentenced to prison on Oct. 28 following their being detained by police while en route to a meeting with EU diplomats in Beijing in April 2023. Rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, Xu Yan, were Chinese Military Second-in-Command’s Visit to Vietnam Signals Power Change in Beijing
News Analysis The Chinese military’s second-in-command’s visit to Vietnam has again raised questions about the power balance tilting away from Xi Jinping, the chief of the Chinese Military Commission. Such a visit is typically Xi’s responsibility. In Sexual Promiscuity Leads to Rising AIDS Cases Among China’s Youth, Experts Say
News Analysis In recent years, China has seen an increase in HIV and AIDS cases among young people, especially college students. China observers point out that the prevalence of infections in Chinese universities indicates deeper societal issues and shortcomings