Lawyers Call For An End To 'Suppression'

Lawyers Call For An End To 'Suppression'

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Yuan Shanshan is on the run with her baby, fearing the secret police. Her husband, a human rights lawyer, has been detained for over a year. In Tianjin, other lawyers face trials with no hope for justice. In Beijing, another lawyer's wife is under house arrest, unable to communicate freely. Despite the risks, she sends a message from captivity. The trials are swift and unjust, occurring in a country the UK considers a partner. Families caught in this struggle are trying to protect their children from harsh realities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Yuan Shanshan moving with her baby every day?

She is looking for a new job.

She is visiting family members.

She is on a vacation.

She is afraid of the secret police.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for Yuan Shanshan's journey to Tianjin?

To find out about her husband's trial.

To visit a tourist attraction.

To attend a family event.

To escape from the city.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the roadblocks and police presence in Tianjin signify?

A sports event is happening.

A festival is taking place.

A political rally is being held.

A lack of justice and freedom.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the condition of the lawyer's wife in Beijing?

She is free to move around.

She is under unofficial house arrest.

She is traveling abroad.

She is working in an office.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome of the trials shown on state TV?

All trials are postponed.

All trials are canceled.

All defendants are acquitted.

All defendants are found guilty.