China has announced new law to fight against religious extremism. Meanwhile, Muslim Uyghurs expressed fear as the new legislation will further erode their religious practice.
Twenty prominent legal experts across the world wrote a joint letter for Chinese President Xi Jinping, urging him to release Chinese rights lawyers and advocates held in detention since July last year.
China has formally arrested the most prominent rights lawyer, Wang Yu, and five other human rights lawyers, on state subversion charge, after six months of secret detention. The serious charge could attract a life sentence.
On Sunday, China has formally arrested four labor activists who have helped workers fight for their rights. China Labor Bulletin reported that the number of arrests has doubled since 2014.
