CHINESE PENSIONER CHARGED WITH INTERNET SUBVERSION (RFA)

In the latest in a series of crackdowns on citizens who use the Internet to publish political opinions, the Chinese authorities will try a retired worker from Shanghai for subversion after he posted articles arguing for democracy in China, RFA's Mandarin and Cantonese services report.

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CHINA BATTLES CRIME WAVE AS POLICE COOK BOOKS (RFA)

The Chinese authorities have admitted to facing a mounting wave of horrific crimes, ranging from serial killings to revenge murders using rat poison and human trafficking, RFA’s Mandarin and Cantonese services report.

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CHINESE CHILDREN SUFFER HIGH LEVELS OF NEGLECT, ABUSE (RFA)

Almost one-third of children living in China's major cities show signs of physical or emotional neglect, a recent survey has found, with experts blaming high-pressure lifestyles as the country struggles to develop, RFA's Mandarin service reports.

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