As Human Rights Day casts its shadow over China in 2023, a grim reality emerges where civil liberties unravel under the weight of oppression. The voices of dissent are silenced through incarceration and intimidation, and the brave souls who dare to fight for justice face daunting consequences. From the police watch over independent journalists to the strict control over religious expression, the foundational freedoms promised in the Constitution are increasingly just figures on a page. The constant tightening of social control leaves a sobering reminder that for many, human rights in China are not only deteriorating but are perhaps a distant dream.
China’s Human Rights Day: A Deepening Crisis of Freedoms Under Suppression
