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China lawyers
![8 Years After ‘709,’ Persecution of Chinese Human Rights Lawyers Continues 8 Years After ‘709,’ Persecution of Chinese Human Rights Lawyers Continues](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-02-28_21-08-28.jpg)
8 Years After ‘709,’ Persecution of Chinese Human Rights Lawyers Continues
By William Nee
The crackdown that began on July 9, 2015 is not just history; some of the targets are facing renewed pressure today.
![In China, Lawyers Don’t Need to Keep Your Secrets In China, Lawyers Don’t Need to Keep Your Secrets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-06-23-10.jpg)
In China, Lawyers Don’t Need to Keep Your Secrets
By Bonnie Girard
China has many of the trappings of a Western legal system, but lacks the substance – including a guarantee of attorney-client privilege.
![Interview: Jerome Cohen Interview: Jerome Cohen](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-31_15-31-47.jpg)
Interview: Jerome Cohen
By Maurits Elen
Jerome Cohen, Professor of Law at New York University, on legal reform, human rights and judicial independence in China.
![China’s Disturbing Detention of Hong Kong Booksellers China’s Disturbing Detention of Hong Kong Booksellers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-07_09-54-45.jpg)
China’s Disturbing Detention of Hong Kong Booksellers
By William Nee
A recently returned bookseller has decided to speak out, with some disturbing revelations.
![China and the ‘Magna Carta Moment’ China and the ‘Magna Carta Moment’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-05_07-53-34.jpg)
China and the ‘Magna Carta Moment’
By Gabriel Collins
The work of civil courts may be gradually creating a robust foundation for individual rights.
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