Activist Wu to address U.S./China relations in 21st century

Released on 02/06/2014, at 2:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

WHEN: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014

WHERE: Nebraska Union Auditorium, 14th and R Streets

Lincoln, Neb., February 6th, 2014 —
Harry Wu (courtesy photo)
Harry Wu (courtesy photo)

            The University Program Council at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present "In the Mouth of the Dragon: U.S./China Relations in the 21st Century" with human rights activist Harry Wu on Feb. 10.

            Wu will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Nebraska Union, 14th and R streets. This event will be free for UNL students with valid NCards and $5 for all others.

            A former Chinese political prisoner, Wu moved to the United States and founded the Laogai Research Foundation in 1992, which aims to raise public awareness of China's system of forced labor camps. Having spent 19 years imprisoned in a Chinese labor and reform camp, Wu is especially concerned with China's mistreatment of its prisoners. He has written several books recounting his experiences, including his autobiography "Bitter Winds: A Memoir of My Years in China's Gulag" and "Troublemaker: One Man's Crusade against China's Cruelty."

            Wu's presentation will provide graphic descriptions of China's mistreatment of its people and will offer a glimpse into its future role as a superpower. He will also discuss a growing cold war between China and the United States that may darken the bright hopes of the 21st century.

            The University Program Council is a student organization that provides diverse, educational and entertaining programs to enhance the UNL community. For more information, go to http://involved.unl.edu/upc.

Writer: Karen Freimund Wills

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