After three months under house arrest, Chinese authorities have formally arrested Xu Zhiyong, one of the country's most prominent human rights activists. Observers speculate that Xu's recent work to expose official corruption prompted his arrest.

Widely regarded as a moderate who seeks to change the system from within, his arrest provides further evidence that the newly installed government will continue to vehemently suppress public expression of dissent. 

Dharamshala: - The government of the United States of America has said it raised the issue of basic human rights in China as well as in Tibet and Eastern Turkistan during its annual talks with China.