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Chris Smith: It appears that Beijing is adhering to the old Chinese adage of 'kill the chicken to scare the monkey' by making Mr. Liu…

On the recordNovember 2, 2011
It appears that Beijing is adhering to the old Chinese adage of 'kill the chicken to scare the monkey' by making Mr. Liu an example of what dire consequences await a person in China who is bold enough to speak out for democratic reform.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith explains how Liu Xiaobo's imprisonment serves as a warning against dissent in China.

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