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Freedom is the Highest Value of Human Life – By Xu Wenli

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Freedom is the Highest Value of Human Life
Speech in Rhode Island at “Democracy Day at the State House” April 27, 2004
Xu Wenli
Respected Speaker of the House
Ladies, gentlemen
Fellow friends,
I am very honored to speak at the State House today.  I thank you for your calling this event, “Democracy Day at the State House.”
Rhode Island [...]

My Journey to Brown: A Personal Odyssey – By Xu Wenli

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Brown University Baccalaureate Ceremony Speech
My Journey to Brown: A Personal Odyssey
May 25, 2003
Xu Wenli
Visiting Senior Fellow
Watson Institute
Brown University
Respected President Ruth Simmons
Respected Board of Directors
Professors, Students
Families and Friends:
I am deeply moved that I have been invited to speak today at the Baccalaureate service of Brown University’s 235th Commencement.
Today is also a special day for [...]

What It Will Take to Transform China – By Xu Wenli

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Here is another article by Xu Wenli. It gives some very helpful background information.
What It Will Take to Transform China
By Xu Wenli
Monday, May 19, 2003; Page A19
The SARS crisis in China shows that economic development alone is not enough to bring democracy to my country.
When the epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome hit, [...]

A Season of Hope And Freedom – By Xu Wenli

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Xu Wenli, Chairman of the Caring for China Center, spent a total of 16 years (two separate imprisonments) in Chinese prison for his writings on democracy. He wrote this article in the week following his second release. It was published in the Washington Post on December 30, 2002.
A Season of [...]