Liu Xiaobo

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Liu Xiaobo born?December 28, 1955
2. Where was Liu Xiaobo born?Changchun, Jilin Province, China
3. What was Liu Xiaobo's job?Literary critic, philosopher, human rights activist
4. What is the key political involvement?Co-author of Charter 08, a manifesto calling for political reform
5. What is the periods of imprisonment?Multiple sentences totaling over 15 years, including 1989-1991, 1995-1996, 1996-1999, and 2009-2017

Human Rights: Inalienable rights possessed by all individuals, encompassing civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.
Dissident: An individual who publicly opposes the policies of their government, often facing state reprisal.
Nobel Peace Prize: An annual award recognizing significant contributions to peace, awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Charter 08: A public manifesto advocating for democratic reforms, constitutionalism, and an end to one-party rule in China.