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CECC Political Prisoner Database

Statement of CECC Chairman Byron Dorgan and Cochairman Sander Levin on the Newly Enhanced Political Prisoner Database


Upgraded Political Prisoner Database Representative Cases

Political Prisoner Database New Features

Partial List of Political Prisoners Known or Believed to be Detained or Imprisoned in China as of July 25, 2010 (1,383 Cases)


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The Congressional-Executive Commission on China expresses special thanks to the Dui Hua Foundation and the Tibet Information Network for sharing their extensive experience and data on political and religious prisoners in China. Their cooperation was invaluable in launching the Political Prisoner Database.