At the 2024 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights,over 60 experts and scholars from 16 countries gathered to discuss“Safeguarding Emerging Rights:Perspectives from China and Europe.”The seminar highlighted that the g...At the 2024 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights,over 60 experts and scholars from 16 countries gathered to discuss“Safeguarding Emerging Rights:Perspectives from China and Europe.”The seminar highlighted that the global new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation,along with changes in production methods and social structures,as well as the rising awareness of human rights,have led to the emergence of many new rights.At the same time,these developments have also given traditional human rights new digital forms.The constant emergence of new rights concepts poses challenges to the traditional human rights theoretical framework and has sparked numerous debates within the international community regarding human rights theory and practice.On issues like economic equality and social rights,particularly emerging rights topics such as climate and human rights and digital human rights,countries should focus on balancing the relationship between individuals,society,and nature and seek a path for the sustainable existence and development of humanity.The core principle for protecting emerging rights should be“humanity first,”and true multilateralism should be embraced to prevent imbalances in the global governance of emerging rights.Open and fair cooperation should help build consensus and provide solutions for the global protection of emerging rights.展开更多
In the digital era,the protection of human rights inevitably integrates digital technology and presents distinctive relevant characteristics.Therefore,the concept of digital inclusion should be introduced.However,the ...In the digital era,the protection of human rights inevitably integrates digital technology and presents distinctive relevant characteristics.Therefore,the concept of digital inclusion should be introduced.However,the protection of human rights in the digital age still faces four significant challenges,namely,limitations in hardware systems with unrealized access rights,lack of digital competency with widening digital divide,low degree of empowerment and inefficiency in digital utilization,as well as frequent digital infringements and compromised digital rights.To address these challenges,it is essential to ensure barrier-free access to information technology to strengthen the foundation of human rights protection,promote the extensive participation of social entities to expand the scope of human rights protection,provide inclusive services for diverse groups to deepen the content of human rights protection,eliminate the digital divide to promote equal realization of human rights protection,and enhance citizens’digital literacy and capabilities to improve the efficacy of digital protection of human rights.Under the framework of digital inclusion,the specific measures to achieve the digital protection of human rights are led by the value orientation and practical needs of the rights to subsistence and development,aiming to advance the universal protection,differential protection,and enhanced protection of human rights through digital inclusion.展开更多
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a core framework and platform for global development,mainly characterized by the incorporation of human rights protection responsibilities and explicit acknowledgme...The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a core framework and platform for global development,mainly characterized by the incorporation of human rights protection responsibilities and explicit acknowledgment of the shared role of development and human rights in safeguarding human dignity and well-being.Human rights responsibilities require states to prioritize human development within their development agenda,achieve human rights through development,and adhere to human rights principles and standards.Integrating human rights responsibilities into the development agenda not only makes development more comprehensive but also provides legal constraints and monitoring mechanisms for the implementation of development goals.The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development redefines the relationship between development and human rights and is thus closely aligned with China’s practice of advancing sustainable development and human rights protection simultaneously.Guided by the people-centered development philosophy and new development philosophy,China has accomplished the historic tasks of the fight against poverty and the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects,while significantly enhancing human rights protection.These achievements have provided a unique country-specific experience of“promoting human rights through development”for the implementation of sustainable development goals.展开更多
Protecting human rights is a noble ideal enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.For an extended period,the United States has positioned itself as a"defender"of this cause,politicizing,weaponi...Protecting human rights is a noble ideal enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.For an extended period,the United States has positioned itself as a"defender"of this cause,politicizing,weaponizing,and instrumentalizing human rights issues to criticize and discredit other countries.展开更多
Q： What progress has China＇s journalism circle made over the past 30 years of reform and opening up？ How do you assess the situation in China＇s journalism？
The object of criminal legal aid refers to the person in a criminal case who has the right or eligibility toapply for legal assistance and who receives it. According to jurispru- dence, the object （or aid recipient）...The object of criminal legal aid refers to the person in a criminal case who has the right or eligibility toapply for legal assistance and who receives it. According to jurispru- dence, the object （or aid recipient） is a party in a given legal case, who is granted legal aid. They are often among the disadvantaged group in criminal cases, since most of them are mentally challenged, lack free- dom or have health problems.＇ Both international and domestic laws have certain norms regarding objects of criminal legal aid. Our domestic law places more emphasis on ＂defen- dants＂ while downplaying ＂suspects＂ and ＂victims＂ in identifying objects.展开更多
Li Dazhao dedicated his whole life to advocating for legal rights,and his human rights theory and practice unfolded in the context of the International Labour Organization and the League of Nations from 1919 to 1920.H...Li Dazhao dedicated his whole life to advocating for legal rights,and his human rights theory and practice unfolded in the context of the International Labour Organization and the League of Nations from 1919 to 1920.His human rights activities encompassed both theoretical exploration and practical participation.In his early political commentary,Li Dazhao extensively discussed civil and political rights.Such terms as constitutionalism,democracy,freedom,separation of powers,political parties,speech,equality,elections,and political participation frequently appeared in his writings and were incorporated into his constitutional studies.After embracing Marxism,he paid greater attention to women’s political participation,labor movements,labor-capital relations,and labor legislation,actively supporting their rights movements.National self-determination was also a significant component of his human rights theory and practice.He focused on national issues,explored comparative studies of Chinese and Western cultures,and advocated for the right to national self-determination.展开更多
On December 18, 1979, the 34th General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women with an overwhelming majority of the votes in its favor. Ove...On December 18, 1979, the 34th General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women with an overwhelming majority of the votes in its favor. Over the past 30 years, the Convention has come to be known by increasing numbers of governments and people, particularly women＇s organizations. It has played an increasingly great role in protecting women＇s rights and enhancing women＇s status in society.展开更多
Foreword Respecting and protecting human rights is a constitutional principle in China.It also reflects the will and pursuit of the Communist Party of China(CPC),the Chinese government and the Chinese people.The judic...Foreword Respecting and protecting human rights is a constitutional principle in China.It also reflects the will and pursuit of the Communist Party of China(CPC),the Chinese government and the Chinese people.The judiciary is the last line of defense to safeguard social fairness and justice,and judicial protection of human rights is an important展开更多
International migration mainly happens between the North and the South Mig rant workers have made important contributions to the inclusive growth and sustainable development of world economy, but their human rights a...International migration mainly happens between the North and the South Mig rant workers have made important contributions to the inclusive growth and sustainable development of world economy, but their human rights are often violated In recent years, frequent extreme terrorists attacks and large-scale refugee influxes have triggered anti-for eign sentiment and policies in developed countries, which expose migrant workers to an unprecedented human rights crisis The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is an important convention adopted by the United Nations that specially protects human rights of migrant workers However, as the convention has not been ratified by major developed countries where most migrant workers seek employment, the protection regime has an empty shell Developing countries where most migrant workers originate from should strengthen cooperation among themselves and urge developed countries to fulfill the duty of human rights protection by normalizing the status of migrant workers and that of members of their families in employment countries and ratifying the convention as soon as possible.展开更多
Personality rights are basic rights related to human dignity in the concept of human rights protection,and respect for personality rights is the basic prerequisite for safeguarding other human rights.Human rights prot...Personality rights are basic rights related to human dignity in the concept of human rights protection,and respect for personality rights is the basic prerequisite for safeguarding other human rights.Human rights protection exerts a profound impact on the value of legislation and enforcement practices of private international laws in the field of cross-border personality rights infringement in various countries,which is mainly manifested in the integration of substantive justice and the humanistic care concept of protecting the rights of vulnerable groups into formal justice,and expands the development space of human rights protection ideas in cross-border personality rights and tort conflict laws.the diversity of human rights protection values determines that cross-border personality rights infringement may lead to conflicts between personality rights and other basic rights,such as freedom of speech.to reconcile such conflicts,a workable method is to prioritize personality rights protection in accordance with the hierarchy of rights theory in the value judgment of public order reservation or to clarify the limits of the right holder’s tolerance obligation through the limited application of the principle of proportionality.China’s current cross-border personality rights and tort conflict law can optimize the protection of the rights of vulnerable groups by diversifying the options of available legal methods,and establish a balancing mechanism between personality rights and freedom of speech,so as to improve China’s legal protection system for human rights in the field of foreign-related civil and commercial affairs.展开更多
The construction of a barrier-free environment contains a rich connotation of human rights protection,and is closely related to the study of human rights protection in China.With the evolution of the concept of barrie...The construction of a barrier-free environment contains a rich connotation of human rights protection,and is closely related to the study of human rights protection in China.With the evolution of the concept of barrier-free design and the expansion of its beneficiary groups,constructing a barrier-free environment has become a basic task that benefits all members of society and meets the public needs of all the people,with its core goal expanding from the protection of the rights of the disabled to the protection of the basic rights and interests of all members of society.Building a barrier-free environment from the perspective of the Marxist human rights concept is conducive to safeguarding the people’s right to subsistence and development,and at the same time,it satisfies their demand for the right to pursue a high-quality and better life and reflects the common vision of everyone in society fully enjoying human rights.promoting the construction of a barrier-free environment in terms of legal protection based on China’s institutional advantages can improve and innovate the country’s legislation on the construction of a barrier-free environment,so as to play an exemplary and guiding role in enhancing the international barrier-free level and enable all people to enjoy the good life created through the drive to build a barrier-free environment.展开更多
On March 26,2023,a Seminar on Chinese Democracy and Human Rights Protection was held,jointly organized by the National Human Rights Education and Training Base and the Human Rights Research Center of Central South Uni...On March 26,2023,a Seminar on Chinese Democracy and Human Rights Protection was held,jointly organized by the National Human Rights Education and Training Base and the Human Rights Research Center of Central South University under the guidance of the Chinese Society for Human Rights Studies.The event adopted a combination of online and offline channels.Over 30 experts and scholars from universities,research institutions,and practical departments across the country participated in extensive discussions on“Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Chinese Democracy and Protection of Human Rights.”The seminar aimed to focused on the essence,characteristics,advantages,and human rights implications of Chinese democracy and interpreted the concept of Chinese democracy and the protection of human rights through academic and theoretical methods.展开更多
Based on the guardianship system in the General Principles of the Civil Law, the General Provisions of the Civil Law establish the three concepts of respecting the true will of the ward, benefiting the ward to the gre...Based on the guardianship system in the General Principles of the Civil Law, the General Provisions of the Civil Law establish the three concepts of respecting the true will of the ward, benefiting the ward to the greatest extent, and moderate intervention of public power in guardianship. The three concepts are embodied in the specific provisions of the guardianship system, highlighting respect for and protection of human rights under the spirit of the Constitution as well as the human rights concept of protecting the interests of this vulnerable group, improving the scope of protecting the human rights of minors, the disabled and the elderly in the Chinese guardianship system. The General Provisions of the Civil Law expand the functions and types of the guardianship system, enrich and perfect the guardianship system for minors, and clearly stipulate the conditions and means for disqualifying guardians, and arranging temporary custody and state custody. They expand the scope of guardianship for minors, respond to the reality of increasing guardianship needs and the aging of Chinese society, dovetail with the international community’s concept of respecting and safeguarding the rights of the elderly and adults with disabilities, and reflect the law moving with the times. The Specific Provisions on Marriage and Family under the General Provisions of the Civil Law now being compiled should refine and enrich the guardianship system under the framework of the guardianship system in the General Provisions, so that they become the rules of conduct that is practically feasible and enforceable in judgments.展开更多
The protection of human rights inherently related to modern state-governance. On the one hand, human rights protection is the foundation and criteria for modern state-governance, characterized by democracy, rule of la...The protection of human rights inherently related to modern state-governance. On the one hand, human rights protection is the foundation and criteria for modern state-governance, characterized by democracy, rule of law and civility, with human rights as a cross-cutting theme in all these elements. On the other hand, human rights protection provides conditions and motives for modernizing state governance. Human rights are pursued as a fundamental value in modern state-governance. Human rights protection is also a driving force for good governance and a touchstone for the modernity of governance.展开更多
This paper seeks to demonstrate that in the Inter-American human rights system, there is a form of multilevel human rights protection. To do so, a number of institutions where this protection is present are reviewed. ...This paper seeks to demonstrate that in the Inter-American human rights system, there is a form of multilevel human rights protection. To do so, a number of institutions where this protection is present are reviewed. In addition, regulatory and practical bases having made this form of protection possible are outlined. Lastly, the issue of the relationship produced at the level of the judiciary from this multilevel discussion between national and international systems is discussed.展开更多
In Januaury 1996, a case of murder shocked the seat of Qiaojia County in Yunnan Province. Eight years later, in February 2004, the county town was again astir with the news that the alleged murderer Sun Wangang return...In Januaury 1996, a case of murder shocked the seat of Qiaojia County in Yunnan Province. Eight years later, in February 2004, the county town was again astir with the news that the alleged murderer Sun Wangang returned home after being acquitted of the murder charge.展开更多
基金This paper is a phased achievement of the Major Philosophy and Social Sciences Project of the Ministry of Education,titled“Research on General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Discourse on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights”(Project Number 22JZD002).
文摘At the 2024 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights,over 60 experts and scholars from 16 countries gathered to discuss“Safeguarding Emerging Rights:Perspectives from China and Europe.”The seminar highlighted that the global new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation,along with changes in production methods and social structures,as well as the rising awareness of human rights,have led to the emergence of many new rights.At the same time,these developments have also given traditional human rights new digital forms.The constant emergence of new rights concepts poses challenges to the traditional human rights theoretical framework and has sparked numerous debates within the international community regarding human rights theory and practice.On issues like economic equality and social rights,particularly emerging rights topics such as climate and human rights and digital human rights,countries should focus on balancing the relationship between individuals,society,and nature and seek a path for the sustainable existence and development of humanity.The core principle for protecting emerging rights should be“humanity first,”and true multilateralism should be embraced to prevent imbalances in the global governance of emerging rights.Open and fair cooperation should help build consensus and provide solutions for the global protection of emerging rights.
基金the National Social Science Fund Major Project“Research on the Coordination of Norms in Contemporary Chinese National Governance”(Project Approval Number 19ZDA155).
文摘In the digital era,the protection of human rights inevitably integrates digital technology and presents distinctive relevant characteristics.Therefore,the concept of digital inclusion should be introduced.However,the protection of human rights in the digital age still faces four significant challenges,namely,limitations in hardware systems with unrealized access rights,lack of digital competency with widening digital divide,low degree of empowerment and inefficiency in digital utilization,as well as frequent digital infringements and compromised digital rights.To address these challenges,it is essential to ensure barrier-free access to information technology to strengthen the foundation of human rights protection,promote the extensive participation of social entities to expand the scope of human rights protection,provide inclusive services for diverse groups to deepen the content of human rights protection,eliminate the digital divide to promote equal realization of human rights protection,and enhance citizens’digital literacy and capabilities to improve the efficacy of digital protection of human rights.Under the framework of digital inclusion,the specific measures to achieve the digital protection of human rights are led by the value orientation and practical needs of the rights to subsistence and development,aiming to advance the universal protection,differential protection,and enhanced protection of human rights through digital inclusion.
文摘The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a core framework and platform for global development,mainly characterized by the incorporation of human rights protection responsibilities and explicit acknowledgment of the shared role of development and human rights in safeguarding human dignity and well-being.Human rights responsibilities require states to prioritize human development within their development agenda,achieve human rights through development,and adhere to human rights principles and standards.Integrating human rights responsibilities into the development agenda not only makes development more comprehensive but also provides legal constraints and monitoring mechanisms for the implementation of development goals.The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development redefines the relationship between development and human rights and is thus closely aligned with China’s practice of advancing sustainable development and human rights protection simultaneously.Guided by the people-centered development philosophy and new development philosophy,China has accomplished the historic tasks of the fight against poverty and the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects,while significantly enhancing human rights protection.These achievements have provided a unique country-specific experience of“promoting human rights through development”for the implementation of sustainable development goals.
文摘Protecting human rights is a noble ideal enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.For an extended period,the United States has positioned itself as a"defender"of this cause,politicizing,weaponizing,and instrumentalizing human rights issues to criticize and discredit other countries.
文摘Q： What progress has China＇s journalism circle made over the past 30 years of reform and opening up？ How do you assess the situation in China＇s journalism？
文摘The object of criminal legal aid refers to the person in a criminal case who has the right or eligibility toapply for legal assistance and who receives it. According to jurispru- dence, the object （or aid recipient） is a party in a given legal case, who is granted legal aid. They are often among the disadvantaged group in criminal cases, since most of them are mentally challenged, lack free- dom or have health problems.＇ Both international and domestic laws have certain norms regarding objects of criminal legal aid. Our domestic law places more emphasis on ＂defen- dants＂ while downplaying ＂suspects＂ and ＂victims＂ in identifying objects.
基金a research result of the“Research on Li Dazhao’s Legal Thoughts,”a general project of the Li Dazhao Research Association of China in 2022(Project Number 2022YBXM01).
文摘Li Dazhao dedicated his whole life to advocating for legal rights,and his human rights theory and practice unfolded in the context of the International Labour Organization and the League of Nations from 1919 to 1920.His human rights activities encompassed both theoretical exploration and practical participation.In his early political commentary,Li Dazhao extensively discussed civil and political rights.Such terms as constitutionalism,democracy,freedom,separation of powers,political parties,speech,equality,elections,and political participation frequently appeared in his writings and were incorporated into his constitutional studies.After embracing Marxism,he paid greater attention to women’s political participation,labor movements,labor-capital relations,and labor legislation,actively supporting their rights movements.National self-determination was also a significant component of his human rights theory and practice.He focused on national issues,explored comparative studies of Chinese and Western cultures,and advocated for the right to national self-determination.
文摘On December 18, 1979, the 34th General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women with an overwhelming majority of the votes in its favor. Over the past 30 years, the Convention has come to be known by increasing numbers of governments and people, particularly women＇s organizations. It has played an increasingly great role in protecting women＇s rights and enhancing women＇s status in society.
文摘Foreword Respecting and protecting human rights is a constitutional principle in China.It also reflects the will and pursuit of the Communist Party of China(CPC),the Chinese government and the Chinese people.The judiciary is the last line of defense to safeguard social fairness and justice,and judicial protection of human rights is an important
文摘International migration mainly happens between the North and the South Mig rant workers have made important contributions to the inclusive growth and sustainable development of world economy, but their human rights are often violated In recent years, frequent extreme terrorists attacks and large-scale refugee influxes have triggered anti-for eign sentiment and policies in developed countries, which expose migrant workers to an unprecedented human rights crisis The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is an important convention adopted by the United Nations that specially protects human rights of migrant workers However, as the convention has not been ratified by major developed countries where most migrant workers seek employment, the protection regime has an empty shell Developing countries where most migrant workers originate from should strengthen cooperation among themselves and urge developed countries to fulfill the duty of human rights protection by normalizing the status of migrant workers and that of members of their families in employment countries and ratifying the convention as soon as possible.
基金the National Social Science Fund Major Project“Research on the Construction of Systems Applicable Outside the Chinese Jurisdiction in the Perspec-tive of Private International Law”(Project Approval Number 20&ZD202)the National Social Science Fund Key Project“Empirical Research on Judges’Discretion in Foreign-related Civil Trials in China”(Project Approval Number 19AFX026).
文摘Personality rights are basic rights related to human dignity in the concept of human rights protection,and respect for personality rights is the basic prerequisite for safeguarding other human rights.Human rights protection exerts a profound impact on the value of legislation and enforcement practices of private international laws in the field of cross-border personality rights infringement in various countries,which is mainly manifested in the integration of substantive justice and the humanistic care concept of protecting the rights of vulnerable groups into formal justice,and expands the development space of human rights protection ideas in cross-border personality rights and tort conflict laws.the diversity of human rights protection values determines that cross-border personality rights infringement may lead to conflicts between personality rights and other basic rights,such as freedom of speech.to reconcile such conflicts,a workable method is to prioritize personality rights protection in accordance with the hierarchy of rights theory in the value judgment of public order reservation or to clarify the limits of the right holder’s tolerance obligation through the limited application of the principle of proportionality.China’s current cross-border personality rights and tort conflict law can optimize the protection of the rights of vulnerable groups by diversifying the options of available legal methods,and establish a balancing mechanism between personality rights and freedom of speech,so as to improve China’s legal protection system for human rights in the field of foreign-related civil and commercial affairs.
基金the National Social Science Fund major project“Study on the Construction of a Barrier-Free Environment”(Project Approval Number 22&ZD186).
文摘The construction of a barrier-free environment contains a rich connotation of human rights protection,and is closely related to the study of human rights protection in China.With the evolution of the concept of barrier-free design and the expansion of its beneficiary groups,constructing a barrier-free environment has become a basic task that benefits all members of society and meets the public needs of all the people,with its core goal expanding from the protection of the rights of the disabled to the protection of the basic rights and interests of all members of society.Building a barrier-free environment from the perspective of the Marxist human rights concept is conducive to safeguarding the people’s right to subsistence and development,and at the same time,it satisfies their demand for the right to pursue a high-quality and better life and reflects the common vision of everyone in society fully enjoying human rights.promoting the construction of a barrier-free environment in terms of legal protection based on China’s institutional advantages can improve and innovate the country’s legislation on the construction of a barrier-free environment,so as to play an exemplary and guiding role in enhancing the international barrier-free level and enable all people to enjoy the good life created through the drive to build a barrier-free environment.
文摘On March 26,2023,a Seminar on Chinese Democracy and Human Rights Protection was held,jointly organized by the National Human Rights Education and Training Base and the Human Rights Research Center of Central South University under the guidance of the Chinese Society for Human Rights Studies.The event adopted a combination of online and offline channels.Over 30 experts and scholars from universities,research institutions,and practical departments across the country participated in extensive discussions on“Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Chinese Democracy and Protection of Human Rights.”The seminar aimed to focused on the essence,characteristics,advantages,and human rights implications of Chinese democracy and interpreted the concept of Chinese democracy and the protection of human rights through academic and theoretical methods.
文摘Based on the guardianship system in the General Principles of the Civil Law, the General Provisions of the Civil Law establish the three concepts of respecting the true will of the ward, benefiting the ward to the greatest extent, and moderate intervention of public power in guardianship. The three concepts are embodied in the specific provisions of the guardianship system, highlighting respect for and protection of human rights under the spirit of the Constitution as well as the human rights concept of protecting the interests of this vulnerable group, improving the scope of protecting the human rights of minors, the disabled and the elderly in the Chinese guardianship system. The General Provisions of the Civil Law expand the functions and types of the guardianship system, enrich and perfect the guardianship system for minors, and clearly stipulate the conditions and means for disqualifying guardians, and arranging temporary custody and state custody. They expand the scope of guardianship for minors, respond to the reality of increasing guardianship needs and the aging of Chinese society, dovetail with the international community’s concept of respecting and safeguarding the rights of the elderly and adults with disabilities, and reflect the law moving with the times. The Specific Provisions on Marriage and Family under the General Provisions of the Civil Law now being compiled should refine and enrich the guardianship system under the framework of the guardianship system in the General Provisions, so that they become the rules of conduct that is practically feasible and enforceable in judgments.
文摘The protection of human rights inherently related to modern state-governance. On the one hand, human rights protection is the foundation and criteria for modern state-governance, characterized by democracy, rule of law and civility, with human rights as a cross-cutting theme in all these elements. On the other hand, human rights protection provides conditions and motives for modernizing state governance. Human rights are pursued as a fundamental value in modern state-governance. Human rights protection is also a driving force for good governance and a touchstone for the modernity of governance.
文摘This paper seeks to demonstrate that in the Inter-American human rights system, there is a form of multilevel human rights protection. To do so, a number of institutions where this protection is present are reviewed. In addition, regulatory and practical bases having made this form of protection possible are outlined. Lastly, the issue of the relationship produced at the level of the judiciary from this multilevel discussion between national and international systems is discussed.
文摘In Januaury 1996, a case of murder shocked the seat of Qiaojia County in Yunnan Province. Eight years later, in February 2004, the county town was again astir with the news that the alleged murderer Sun Wangang returned home after being acquitted of the murder charge.
