Excerpted from The Edinburgh Journal:
For the rest of the world however, it means more than that. For optimists it presents a chance for a democratising force to enter China. But for many more, such as Human Rights in China (HRIC) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), it has not been dealt with effectively.
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Incorporating Responsibility 2008 Take Action Campaign - HRIC Press Advisory:
HRIC Launches 2008 Take Action Website and Calls on China to Release Shi Tao - China Rights Forum No. 4, 2007:
The Real Situation in Pre-Olympics China - Teng Biao and Hu Jia give their views about the situation on the ground in the countdown to the Olympics. - China Rights Forum No. 3, 2007:
2008 and Beyond - Articles, interviews, resource list, and campaign information focusing on the 2008 Beijing Olympics. - China Rights Forum No. 2, 2007:
Incorporating Responsibility 2008 - FAQ: Foreign Journalists Operating in China During the 2008 Beijing Olympics - China Rights Forum No. 1, 2005:
Incorporating Responsibility 2008 Campaign - Promises, Promises