on its Web site that "Liu was a chief author of 'Charter '08,' a pro-democracy manifesto that called on the Communist Party to enact political reforms and uphold the constitutional rights of Chinese citizens."Charter 08 was signed by 303 mainland intellectuals and sent shockwaves through the highest echelons of China's leadership.
Liu was arrested in 2008 and sentenced to 11 years in prison on Dec. 23, 2009 for "inciting subversion of state power."
from Luisetta Mudie: Radio Free Asia: Jailed Writer on Time 100 Roll
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