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Chinese Gay Student Activist Gets Dissappointing Result at Court Hearing

Sep 15, 2016 11:17 AM EDT

The Chinese gay community got a slight push in the fight for their rights after Qiu Bai, a gay student activist, took the Ministry of Education to court on Wednesday over school textbooks defining homosexuality as a mental disorder. The efforts were, however, short-lived.

Justice Arrives on Wheels for Tibetan Herdsmen in China as Men of law Risk Their Lives

Iesha javed |

Aug 10, 2016 11:21 AM EDT

While it is not uncommon for herdsmen from the minority Tibetan community to land in disputes and feuds, they face serious hurdles in finding justice for themselves. However, with the arrival of a new judicial remedy, these poor people are able to seek justice despite linguistic and racial barriers.

The Chinese courts are considering of providing legal services in English

China Considers Providing Legal Services in English

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 14, 2015 08:04 AM EST

With the increasing number of cases filed by foreigners, China is considering providing legal services in English. The top court's initiative is aimed to assisting aliens file cases easily.

Li Jishun exectuted for abusing 26 minors

Teacher Executed After Court Finds Him Guilty of Raping 26 Minors

Benjie Batanes |

May 29, 2015 12:46 PM EDT

Chinese state media have announced the execution of a former teacher in the province of Gansu who was found guilty of sexually abusing 26 school girls.

Chinese Mafia: Guangzhou Gang Members Face Murder, Extortion Charges

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 04, 2014 03:54 PM EDT

More than 20 members of an alleged mafia-style group stood trial on Wednesday in China's southern Guangdong province for several criminal charges, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Li Guoqiang, also known as 'Tau Strong,' together with 22 other individuals were accused of leading, organizing and taking part in a mafia-style Guangzhou gang who were involved in criminal activities from 1998 to 2013.