China has been considered relatively progressive on juvenile justice. But several high-profile killings have prompted calls for the law to come down more harshly on minors.
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Zhang Sizhi, Lawyer Who Defended Chinese Dissidents, Dies at 94
He shed tears over the challenge of defending clients in a system stacked against them. But even in defeat, admirers said, he set a lasting example.
Chinese Entrepreneur Takes On the System, and Drops Out of Sight
A dogged investor, missing files, an internet crusader, a disgraced judge — this scandal has drama galore. It’s about business frustration under President Xi Jinping.