Chinese dissident writer jailed for subversion

A veteran Chinese dissident writer was sentenced to 12 years in prison today on subversion charges.

Chinese dissident writer jailed for subversion
Tue, 16 May, 2006 - 09:00

A veteran Chinese dissident writer was sentenced to 12 years in prison today on subversion charges.

Yang Tianshui was found guilty after a half-day, closed-door trial in the eastern city of Zhenjiang, said lawyer Li Jianqiang.

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