China needs freedom of thought
U R G E N T L Y!
Jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has been named the winner of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize!
Congratulations Mr. Liu!
Liu Xiaobo: Jailed for 11 years in December 2009
Making the announcement in Oslo, the head of the Norwegian Nobel committee said Mr Liu was "the foremost symbol" of the human rights struggle in China. Several countries including the US, France and Germany, called for his immediate release.
China said the award could damage ties with Norway, and summoned the country's ambassador in Beijing in protest. Norwegian Nobel Committee chairman Thorbjoern Jagland admitted he knew the choice would be controversial.
He told local television before the announcement: "You'll understand when you hear the name."
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