Following Dui Hua's July 2 statement on the release on parole of naturalized American citizen and businessman Jude Shao, Executive Director John Kamm was invited by The Wall Street Journal/Asia to comment on the case. Kamm's op-ed, entitled "Free on the Fourth of July," was published on July 4 and discussed the background of Shao's case, the significance of his release, and the value of human rights diplomacy in the pursuit of better treatment and clemency for prisoners.
Related links:
- China frees imprisoned U.S. businessman, International Herald Tribune, July 3, 2008
- U.S. businessman released from China prison, The Los Angeles Times, July 3, 2008
