In a June meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, President Hu Jintao expressed his belief that “the rule of law should let the people be the masters of the country.”  In reality, however, the situation on the ground for rights lawyers in China has been bleak.

The recently released 2009 annual report by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) found that  “conditions for China’s human rights lawyers worsened this year” marked by “the harassment and intimidation” at the hands of government officials. 

To discuss these issues, we welcome as our witnesses:***

Douglas Grob, co-chairman’s senior staff member, CECC
Zhang Kai, Yijian Law Firm
Dai Jinbo, Institute of Holy Mountain Cultural Studies
Jiang Tianyong, Beijing Global Law Firm

***Witness list is subject to change.

If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Hoffman (Rep. Wolf) or Hans Hogrefe (Rep. McGovern) at (202) 225-3599.

Frank R. Wolf, M.C.                                             James P. McGovern, M.C.
Co-Chairman, TLHRC                                              Co-Chairman, TLHRC