Excerpted from Bangkok Post:
Li, 40, took part China's 1989 democracy movement as a founder of the Independent Federation of Shanghai Universities.
He ran a medical supplies business in Zibo in recent years but continued to post articles on overseas websites, according to US-based Human Rights in China.
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- HRIC Press Release:
Internet Essayist Li Jianping Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison - China Rights Forum, No.2 2006:
Prisoner Profile: Li Jianping - HRIC Press Release:
Internet Essayist Li Jianping Languishes in Prison as Verdict is Delayed - HRIC Press Advisory:
Tiananmen Veteran Li Jianping Indicted for Internet Articles
