Liu Di
Encyclopedia
Liu Di writing under the screen name "Stainless Steel Rat" (不锈钢老鼠), named after the assertive Harry Harrison
SF character, became a high-profile symbol for democracy
and free speech in China
since her detention in November 2002. Her screenname is often translated as Stainless Steel Mouse.
major from Beijing Normal University
.
Liu's case comes during a crackdown on Internet content—from politics
to pornography
—and as the government struggles to gain control over a new and popular medium.
The reasons for Liu's detention were satirizing the CCP
online and calling for the release of other "cyber-dissident
s." Her arrest caused a flurry of worldwide media protest.
She was freed from Beijing
's Qincheng prison on Friday, November 28, 2003. Two other "cyber-dissident
s", Wu Yiran, and Li Yibin, were also freed from a jail for political detainees.
Harry Harrison
Harry Harrison is an American science fiction author best known for his character the Stainless Steel Rat and the novel Make Room! Make Room! , the basis for the film Soylent Green...
SF character, became a high-profile symbol for democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
and free speech in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
since her detention in November 2002. Her screenname is often translated as Stainless Steel Mouse.
Biography
Liu Di graduated as a psychologyPsychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
major from Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University , colloqiually known as 北师大 or Beishida, is a public research university located in Beijing with strong emphasis on basic disciplines of humanities and sciences...
.
Liu's case comes during a crackdown on Internet content—from politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
to pornography
Pornography
Pornography or porn is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction.Pornography may use any of a variety of media, ranging from books, magazines, postcards, photos, sculpture, drawing, painting, animation, sound recording, film, video,...
—and as the government struggles to gain control over a new and popular medium.
The reasons for Liu's detention were satirizing the CCP
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
online and calling for the release of other "cyber-dissident
Cyber-dissident
A cyber-dissident is a professional journalist, an activist or citizen journalist who posts news, information, or commentary on the internet that implies criticism of a government or regime....
s." Her arrest caused a flurry of worldwide media protest.
She was freed from Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
's Qincheng prison on Friday, November 28, 2003. Two other "cyber-dissident
Cyber-dissident
A cyber-dissident is a professional journalist, an activist or citizen journalist who posts news, information, or commentary on the internet that implies criticism of a government or regime....
s", Wu Yiran, and Li Yibin, were also freed from a jail for political detainees.
See also
- List of Chinese dissidents
- Human Rights WatchHuman Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters are in New York City and it has offices in Berlin, Beirut, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo,...
page on Liu Di. - International Freedom of Expression ExchangeInternational Freedom of Expression ExchangeThe International Freedom of Expression eXchange , founded in 1992, is a global network of around 90 non-governmental organisations that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression....
monitors Internet censorship in China http://www.ifex.org/en/content/view/full/55331