China to Reform Forced Labor Camps

Have been in place since 1957

Reason Staff | 1.7.2013 8:36 AM

(Reuters) - China will reform its controversial system of forced labor camps this year, state media reported on Monday, which would mark a first step toward legal reform promised by new Communist Party chief Xi Jinping.

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Agile Cyborg 12 years ago

And capitalism shudders.

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