"Testing the waters of official tolerance in the communist country."

-The Standard, May 19, 2005

"There are still courageous people in China who despite the risks, are pressing for reform. There's even a Chinese human rights group [the Empowerment and Rights Institute]."

-ABC Radio Australia, July 10, 2005

"Empowerment and Rights Institute, a leading legal and human rights advisory group."

-New York Times, August 30, 2005



"Active in helping farmers fight for their rights in illegal land seizures."

-South China Morning Post, August 31, 2005

Chinese Lawyer Detained Outside Beijing Government Compound
Radio Free Asia
February 8, 2006
by Lei Kin-kwan

Attorney Gao Zhisheng Begins Hunger Strike to Protest Persecution
The Epoch Times
February 6, 2006

Gao Zhisheng and Others Propose to Establish a Hunger Strike Support League
The Epoch Times
February 4, 2006

A Rainbow of Revolutions
The Economist
January 19, 2006

Assassination Attempt on Gao Zhisheng
The Epoch Times
January 17, 2006
by Zhao Xin

Chinese political activists targeted by violent attacks
Washington Post
January 3, 2006

Chinese Peasant Protest Leader in Custody
Washington Post
December 23, 2005

A Burst of Gunfire Exploding in Darkness
Globe and Mail
December 17, 2005

Beating of Beijing Democracy Activist Draw’s UN’s Attention
The Epoch Times
December 8, 2005

In Chinese Uprisings, Peasants Find New Allies
Washingtion Post
November 26, 2005

In China, Crossing the Line Into Activism
Washington Post
November 12, 2005

Mob Attacks Key Chinese Democrat
The Guardian
October 10, 2005
Article 1

China Village Democracy Skin Deep
BBC
October 10, 2005

Talking Points: China and the U.S.
Time
September 13, 2005

U.N. Official Urges China to Deepen Commitment to Rights
New York Times
September 3, 2005

Beijing signs UN human rights accord
ABC Australia
September 1, 2005

Activist Group Shut Before Envoy's Visit
South China Post
August 31, 2005

China, U.N. Agency Sign Legal Reform Pact
Associated Press
August 31, 2005
9:12 AM

Beijing Police Raid Rights Group Office
New York Times
August 30, 2005

China faces growing land disputes
BBC
August 2, 2005

Social Unrest a Growing Problem
ABC Australia
July 7, 2005

American Rights Worker Goes Missing and is Believed to be in Bolice Custody
Agence France Presse
April 13, 2005
1:41 PM

In China, New Threats Seen to Free Speech
Boston Globe
November 24, 2004

China Political Crackdown Prompts International Hunger Strike
Kyodo News
February 9, 2006

Chinese Activists Stage Rolling Hunger Strike
Radio Free Asia
February 8, 2006
by Ding Xiao

Call For Relay Hunger Strikes Across China
The Epoch Times
February 5, 2006

Exclusive Interview with Attorney Yang Zaixin—Walk Along with Attorney Gao
The Epoch TImes
January 30, 2006

Gao Zhisheng Miraculously Escapes A Murderous Auto Assault
The Epoch Times
January 19, 2006

Authorities Continue to Obstruct Memorial Services a Year After Zhao Ziyang's Death
The Epoch Times
January 17, 2006
by Zhao Zifa

Chinese Hold Protest Leader, Land Activist
Washington Post
December 24, 2005

Editorial by F. William Engdahl
Global Research
December 19, 2005

Op-Ed by Hu Ping
Wall Street Journal
December 8, 2005

Villagers Blast Official Version of the Taishi Village Election Dispute
Radio Free Asia
November 22, 2005

Rising Tide of Protests Challenges Beijing's Desire for Social Stability
Chicago Tribune
October 25, 2005

Groundswell of Protest Feared by Party Officials
The Guardian
October 10, 2005
Article 2

Chinese Activist Evicted From Flat by Security Forces
Associated Press
October 1, 2005

Lawyers Told to Steer Clear of Village in Guangdong
Taiwan News
September 15, 2005

China’s Color-Coded Crackdown
Foreign Policy
October, 2005

UN Calls on China to Release Data on Executions
Associated Press
September 2, 2005

Chinese Police Beat Up AIDS Activist During U.N. Rights Visit
Radio Free Asia
August 31, 2005

Government Officials in Guangdong Province Vow to Resolve Land Dispute Case
Associated Press
August 31, 2005

Chinese Authorities Put Several Dissidents Under House Arrest Ahead of U.N. Human Rights Commissioner's Arrival in Beijing
New York Sun
August 30, 2005

Human Rights Activism Risky in Communist China
ABC Australia
July 10, 2005

Thousands of Chinese Farmers Protest Government-Backed Land Grab
International Herald Tribune
July 3, 2005

US Rights Worker in China Detained and Interrogated
Agence France Presse
April 13, 2005
7:55 AM

Danger Lurks for Voices in Graft Battle
The Standard
May 19, 2005