Liu xiaobo chinese dissident and nobel laureate dies

Liu Xiaobo (, 1955-2017) was a Chinese writer, professor, and human rights activist who was a prominent advocate for democratic reforms and human rights in China. He was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2010, awarded for his non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China.

Liu Xiaobo was born in Changchun, Jilin Province, China. He studied literature at Jilin University and later earned a Ph.D. in literature from Beijing Normal University. He was a professor at several universities in China, including Beijing Normal University and East China Normal University.

Liu Xiaobo's involvement in the Chinese democracy movement began in the 1980s, when he was a student leader during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. After the protests were suppressed, Liu was arrested and imprisoned for several years. He was released in 1991 but continued to advocate for democratic reforms and human rights in China.

In 2008, Liu was arrested again and charged with "inciting subversion of state power" for his role in organizing a petition calling for democratic reforms and human rights in China. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison, with two years' reprieve, and was released in 2010.

In 2010, Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China. The Nobel Committee praised Liu for his "long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China" and for his "symbolic role" in the struggle for democracy and human rights in China.

Liu Xiaobo died on July 13, 2017, at the age of 61, while serving his 11-year prison sentence. He was suffering from liver cancer and was denied medical parole. His death was met with widespread international condemnation and tributes from human rights organizations and governments around the world.

Liu Xiaobo's legacy is complex and controversial. While he was a champion of human rights and democracy in China, his advocacy was seen as a threat to the Chinese government's authority and stability. His imprisonment and death were seen as a symbol of the Chinese government's willingness to suppress dissent and silence critics.

Despite the controversy surrounding his legacy, Liu Xiaobo's commitment to human rights and democracy in China has inspired many people around the world. His Nobel Peace Prize and his courageous advocacy have raised awareness about the importance of human rights and the need for democratic reforms in China.