Guo Guoting Explained
Guo Guoting, is a former Chinese lawyer,[1] [2] [3] [4] and chief partner of the Shanghai Tian Yi Law Firm. He was one of few lawyers who would defend dissidents and Falun Gong practitioners. He represented the imprisoned lawyer Zheng Enchong and journalist Shi Tao.[5] Because of these activities, the Shanghai authorities revoked his license to practice law.[6] A year after he lost his right to practice and also his freedom of movement, he left for Canada.
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- Book: Rachel E. Stern . Environmental Litigation in China: A Study in Political Ambivalence . 14 March 2013 . 31 March 2013 . Cambridge University Press . 978-1-107-02002-3 . 276–.
- Book: "Walking on Thin Ice": Control, Intimidation, and Harassment of Lawyers in China . 14 March 2013 . 2008 . Human Rights Watch . 99– . GGKEY:A7A8N709UZT.
- Book: Ulric Killion . A Modern Chinese Journey to the West: Economic Globalization and Dualism . 14 March 2013 . 2 May 2006 . Nova Publishers . 978-1-59454-905-2 . 100–.
- Book: Jean-Philippe Beja . Liu Xiaobo, Charter 08 and the Challenges of Political Reform in China . 14 March 2013 . 2012 . Hong Kong University Press . 978-988-220-879-7 . 133–.
- Web site: Guo Guoting. China Digital Times (CDT). 21 December 2010.
- Web site: Walking on Thin Ice. April 28, 2008. Human Rights Watch. 21 December 2010.
