Great Regulars: Imprisoned Chinese pro-democracy activist Liu Xiaobo

has been awarded the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize, drawing anger from Beijing and raising hopes of political reforms in the world's most populous nation.

The 54-year-old Liu was given the coveted prize "for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China," the Nobel Committee announced in Oslo on
Friday.

Drawing parallels between Liu and former South African president Nelson Mandela, Norwegian Nobel Committee president Thorbjorn Jagland said the award was intended to boost the pro-democracy movement in China.

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