CHINA: Scholars call for more media, religious freedom

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Updated February 21, 2008 19:44:30

China's top think tank has unveiled a bold new plan to loosen the reigns on media and religious freedom over the next twelve years. The authors don't mince words - warning that failing to change China's political 'backwardness' will lead to further civil unrest and affect economic development.

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speakers: Professor David Goodman, Australian National University

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