China: Panchen Lama installed
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China replaced Tibet's choice for the Panchen Lama with Gyaincain Norbu in a ceremony held Dec 8, 1995. The location of the Dalai Lama's choice is unknown. China took action against dissidents and human rights activists and engaged in various political discourse with other countries.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Prominent dissident released
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Wei Jingsheng, who had been in prison since 1979 due to criticism of Deng Xiaoping and 'counterrevolutionary crime,' was released in Sep 1993. Human-rights groups had been asking for Wei's release.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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