Despite the questions raised around the world about the human and ecological impact of big dams, China remains committed to building them. The cost in human rights abuses has been, and continues to be, high, according to Kelly Haggart and Yang Chongqing . Many of these abuses violate international...

The plight of children orphaned by AIDS in Henan In the face of criticism, the Chinese government has grudgingly moved to combat the spread of HIV and provide treatment for HIV/AIDS sufferers. But little has been done to help children affected by the disease, and as Li Xiaorong reports, independent...

myths, challenges and opportunities There is a risk that human rights concerns in China may be swept under the carpet as the international community focuses exclusively on terrorism. Li Xiaorong explains why monitoring of China’s human rights should remain a priority.

MASSIVE DEMONSTRATIONS In March and April, labor unrest flared in China with protests described as the biggest organized demonstrations since 1989. *Starting March 1, tens of thousands of workers from Daqing Oilfield, one of China’s largest state-owned oil fields, staged demonstrations protesting...